Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

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.

Course Meats

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Chicken Piccata, Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 539kcal

Author Natalya Drozhzhin

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

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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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