Description
Chicken Piccata is a delightful dish that combines crispy chicken with a tangy lemon-caper sauce, creating a vibrant dining experience perfect for any occasion. With its quick preparation time and bold flavors, this recipe is not only ideal for family dinners but also a fantastic choice for special gatherings. The aromatic blend of zesty lemon and savory broth ensures that each bite is bursting with flavor, making it a guaranteed hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (pounded to about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white apple vinegar or chicken stock
- 3 tbsp capers
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the mixture until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and add flour; cook while stirring until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, lemon juice, and apple vinegar. Add capers and simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until fully coated in sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley over pasta, mashed potatoes, or vegetables of your choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg