Description
Succulent lemon-butter chicken piccata delight dances with zesty Mediterranean flavors and elegant simplicity. Crispy pan-seared chicken embraces tangy capers and bright lemon sauce, inviting you to savor each delightful, restaurant-quality bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 large chicken fillets
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Dredging and Cooking Ingredients:
- Flour for dredging
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Sauce Components:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) brined capers, drained
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy/whipping cream
Garnish (optional):
- Chopped parsley
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Carefully slice chicken fillets lengthwise into 4 delicate cutlets, removing any unwanted fat and creating uniform pieces.
- Season the chicken cutlets thoroughly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently coat each seasoned cutlet in a light layer of flour, shaking off excess to create a thin, even protective coating.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature, melting butter and combining with olive oil to create a rich cooking medium.
- Carefully place floured chicken cutlets into the hot pan, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown masterpiece, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until perfectly done.
- Transfer the beautifully cooked chicken to a waiting plate, preserving its warmth and juiciness.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, introducing vibrant lemon juice, zesty lemon zest, remaining butter, and briny capers.
- Scrape the pan’s delectable browned bits, releasing concentrated flavor into the emerging sauce.
- Introduce heavy cream to the bubbling mixture, creating a luxurious and silky sauce consistency.
- Gently return chicken to the pan, allowing it to simmer and absorb the sauce’s complex flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Adjust sauce thickness by incorporating additional broth if needed, creating the perfect coating.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and taste by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for busy weeknights, this restaurant-quality chicken piccata comes together in just 20 minutes with minimal ingredients.
- Dredging chicken in flour creates a delicate golden crust that locks in moisture and helps thicken the tangy lemon-butter sauce.
- Capers add a briny, salty punch that beautifully balances the bright citrus and rich, creamy sauce.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the most vibrant, authentic flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Achieve the ideal sauce consistency by gently simmering and scraping browned bits from the pan, which intensifies the overall taste profile.
- Serving over pasta, rice, or with a crisp side salad transforms this chicken piccata into a complete, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg