Italian Chicken Piccata with Lemon Butter Sauce

Name: Italian Chicken Piccata with Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (sifted); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup capers (drained); 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium); 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (squeezed); 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces); 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)

StandardItalianDinnerQuickEasyFamily-Friendly

⏱️ 15m PREP

🔥 20m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 400 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a zesty lemon butter sauce, perfect for a delightful dinner.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

30.0g 42%

Fat

18.0g 25%

Carbs

23.0g 32%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Calcium

8% DV

Essential for healthy bones

🔺 Iron

10% DV

Important for oxygen transport

☀️ Vitamin A

15% DV

Supports eye health

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
1/2 cup all-purpose flour sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup capers drained
1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium

Lemon Butter Sauce

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice squeezed
1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

1 Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create two thinner cutlets.
2 Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4 In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan.
5 Reduce the heat to low, then whisk in the butter pieces, one at a time, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
6 Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
7 Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken before serving. Serve hot with the lemon butter sauce drizzled on top.