Chicken Piccata: A Juicy, Easy Recipe You’ll Adore at Home
Enjoy our delicious and easy Chicken Piccata recipe, perfect for a delightful home-cooked meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add white wine and scrape the bottom to release the brown bits.
- Add chicken broth, capers, and lemon juice, stirring well.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.
- Finish with the remaining butter and serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Serve with pasta or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Chicken Piccata, Easy Chicken Recipes, Italian Cuisine