Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata
Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata features tender, lightly floured chicken in a bright, buttery pan sauce with white wine, fresh lemon, briny capers, and a hint of garlic. The balance of tart citrus and savory richness makes it special, especially finished with fresh parsley. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed gathering, spooned over pasta or alongside sautéed greens.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap. Pound the breasts to a 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or a small heavy skillet.
- 2
Spread the flour in a wide, shallow dish. Press the chicken into the flour to coat it completely.
- 3
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the chicken in the hot butter mixture until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and cover with a lid to keep it warm.
- 4
Pour the white wine, lemon juice, capers, and garlic into the skillet. Bring it to a boil while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon; cook at a boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Drizzle the sauce over and around the chicken; garnish with parsley.
- Calories 148.93 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.62 g Moderate
- Carbs 9.03 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.73 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.48 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 25.42 mg Moderate
- Sodium 220.95 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.48 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.24 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 5.53 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.74 mg Low Source
- Potassium 33.47 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.66 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.11 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Capers. Each serving provides about 148.93 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Capers, Chicken Breast. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 148.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
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