Description
A simple and delicious chicken piccata recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers to the pan.
- Bring to a simmer and return chicken to the pan.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Can use chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy chicken piccata