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Easy Chicken Piccata

Easy Chicken Piccata: Quick, Zesty Weeknight Delight

This Easy Chicken Piccata is a quick and elegant dish, blending vibrant flavors that impress family and friends.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts Cut into thinner cutlets for quick cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Season generously
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Season generously
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adds aromatic depth
  • 1/2 cup Flour For dredging
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Divided for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Prevents sticking
  • 3/4 cup Chicken broth Or dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice For flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest For flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Brined capers For saltiness and brininess
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream For creaminess (optional)
  • Fresh parsley For garnish (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese For garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes each side until cooked through. Remove chicken.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3/4 cup of chicken broth or white wine, lemon juice and zest. Scrape browned bits from the bottom. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and capers.
  4. For creamy variation, stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream. Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is evenly coated in flour for crispy texture. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, and use medium-high heat for proper browning.

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