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Chicken Piccata Recipe (VIDEO)

Chicken Piccata is an easy and delicious one-pan chicken dinner with a light lemon and caper sauce that makes you feel like you’re eating in a restaurant.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 as a main course
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the Chicken Piccata:
  • 3 chicken breasts (large) boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine such as chardonnay
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 large lemon)
  • 3 Tbsp capers rinsed under cold water
Garnish:
  • 1 small lemon sliced into rings
  • 1/4 cup parsley

Instructions

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  1. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you end up with 6 cutlets. Sprinkle both sides of cutlets with salt and pepper.
  2. Add 1/2 cup flour to a shallow dish. Dredge chicken to coat with flour, shaking off the excess. Transfer to a large plate in a single layer.
  3. Place a large skillet (non-stick or stainless steel will work) over medium/high heat. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Once butter melts and begins to sizzle, add 3 pieces of dredged chicken and saute 2-4 minutes per side or until 165˚F on an instant-read thermometer (timing will depend on thickness of chicken). Remove to a serving platter, add additional 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter and sauté remaining chicken.
  4. In the same skillet without reducing heat, add 1/2 cup wine, 1 Tbsp butter, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1/4 cup rinsed capers. Simmer 1 minute then dip your chicken pieces into your sauce a few pieces at a time and place them back on your platter. Continue simmering sauce another 2 minutes to slightly thicken. Drizzle sauce over chicken and garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information

Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbs 10g Protein 13g (26%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 659mg (27%) Potassium 259mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 474IU (9%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6as a main course

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbs 10g
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 659mg 27%
Potassium 259mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 474IU 9%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.