Description
Chicken Piccata is a delightful Italian-American dish that features tender chicken breasts bathed in a tangy lemon and white wine sauce, accented with briny capers. This recipe transforms your kitchen into a gourmet restaurant in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for both intimate family dinners and elegant gatherings. The sauce’s rich flavors paired with the succulence of chicken ensure every bite is a burst of taste. With its quick preparation and versatile pairing options, Chicken Piccata is destined to become a weeknight favorite or the highlight of special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ½ cup dry white wine (like Chardonnay)
- 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts to about ½ inch thick using a meat mallet. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Dredge chicken in the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add white wine and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in capers, chicken broth, and lemon juice; bring to a gentle simmer before adding back the chicken.
- Cook together for another 5–7 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Stir in cold butter until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg