Chicken Piccata
This classic Chicken Piccata recipe features tender chicken breasts in a bright and lemony sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add white wine to the skillet and deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce slightly, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Whisk in butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve Chicken Piccata over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat.
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