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Chicken Piccata

Tender, browned chicken perfectly seasoned with a buttery sauce made with lemon juice, heavy cream, and capers.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: easy dinner, impressive, restaurant quality
Yield: 4
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

Chicken:

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 1 lb.)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp. capers
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Optional Garnish:

  • fresh chopped parsley
  • lemon slices or wedges

Instructions

Chicken:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally and cover with plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin to create uniform pieces to cook evenly, roll until chicken is even thickness, approx. 1/4-inch.
  • Add oil to pan and preheat on medium-high. Pan should be good and hot when you add the chicken.
  • Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then place on plate until ready to cook. Sear chicken in pan for about 5 minutes per side. Internal temp. should be 165°. Depending on the size of the chicken and/or the pan, you may need to cook chicken in batches. Set cooked chicken on clean plate.

Sauce:

  • To same pan, melt butter. Saute garlic for 1 minute, then add broth and flour. Whisk until smooth and there are no clumps.
  • Add heavy cream, capers, and lemon juice. Reduce heat to medium-low to let simmer and thicken, 3-5 minutes.
  • Add chicken back to pan and evenly coat in the sauce. Continue to cook for another minute.

Optional Garnish:

  • Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top with slices or wedges of lemon.
  • Typically served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Notes

For sauce lovers, you may want to double the sauce recipe, especially if serving with pasta or rice, which tends to soak up sauces.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1.085mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg