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Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe
This easy chicken piccata is made with sautéed chicken breasts deliciously smothered in a caper-filled lemon-butter sauce. It's a 30 minute dinner you'll have on repeat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 539 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt adjust to preference
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup flour
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tbsp capers
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create two thinner pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the flour to a shallow bowl. Dredge both sides of the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add two tablespoons of butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted and is sizzling, add the chicken. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook just until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer until it is reduced by half, about 6-8 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, and capers. Stir until the butter has melted and combined.
- Add the chicken back into the sauce and spoon the sauce on top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices (if desired) and serve with your favorite side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
539kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
192mg
(64%)
Sodium
1396mg
(58%)
Potassium
894mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
606IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 192mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1396mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 894mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 606IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.