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Lemon Chicken Piccata

Lemon Chicken Piccata
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This easy Lemon Chicken Piccata recipe delivers tender chicken breasts in a tangy, buttery sauce brightened with fresh lemon juice and capers. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal that tastes like a restaurant classic. Simple pantry ingredients come together effortlessly for a flavorful, versatile dish that pairs well with pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin

Coating

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)

Cooking Fats

  • 2 tablespoons butter (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth (or substitute half with dry white wine)
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter (added at the end to finish sauce)

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thinness to ensure quick and even cooking. Lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off any excess for a crisp crust.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside, leaving browned bits in the pan.
  3. Make the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Bring sauce to a gentle simmer.
  4. Finish Cooking: Return the chicken to the pan and simmer gently for about 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to cook through. Stir in additional butter off the heat to thicken and enrich the sauce.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken for a fresh burst of color and flavor before plating.

Notes

  • Pound chicken evenly for tenderness and even cooking.
  • Don’t skip the flour; it creates a crispy crust and thickens the sauce.
  • Always use fresh lemon juice for the best bright citrus flavor.
  • Brown the chicken well to add savory depth through caramelization.
  • Add butter off the heat at the end for a silky, glossy sauce texture.

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