Chicken Piccata w Lemon Sauce: A Quick and Zesty Delight
Enjoy this quick and zesty Chicken Piccata with a bright lemon sauce that adds a refreshing twist to your meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add capers, lemon juice, and chicken broth to the skillet, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken and stir in parsley before serving the sauce over the chicken.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken piccata, lemon sauce, quick recipes, zesty food