Description
Lemon Chicken Piccata is a delectable dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your dinner table. With its tender chicken coated in a bright, zesty lemon and white wine sauce, this recipe is perfect for both festive occasions and busy weeknights. The combination of flavors will impress your family and friends while providing a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet; season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in flour mixed with Parmesan and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the chicken until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add wine to deglaze.
- Stir in capers, broth, lemon juice; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coat well with sauce, and finish with cold butter and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of Chicken Piccata (about 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg