Irresistibly Easy Homemade Comfort Food Recipes You'll Love

Discover a delightful Chicken Piccata recipe that balances simplicity and brightness in every bite, making it a must-try comfort food.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts provides a tender base
to taste salt for seasoning
to taste pepper for seasoning
1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dredging

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing chicken and making sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice for brightness
1/2 cup chicken broth to maintain moisture
2 tablespoons capers for flavor
1/4 cup fresh parsley for garnish

Optional Ingredients

2 cups pasta or rice for serving
to taste lemon wedges for extra zest

Equipment

Meat Mallet
large skillet
large plate
Airtight container

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness, season with salt and pepper.
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic and deglaze with chicken broth and lemon juice.
Add capers and simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes.
Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook for 1 more minute.
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately, optionally over pasta or rice with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and always taste the sauce before serving to adjust seasoning.

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