Description
Golden pan-seared chicken cutlets in a bright, buttery lemon caper sauce — Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce is a zesty and elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve over pasta or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create four thinner cutlets and pound them to 1/2-inch thickness.
2. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl and dredge the chicken lightly.
3. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet; sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
4. Deglaze the pan with lemon juice, chicken broth, and white wine. Simmer 2 minutes, scraping browned bits.
5. Stir in capers and 2 tablespoons butter; simmer another minute to emulsify the sauce.
6. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer for 2–3 minutes on low. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
• Pound chicken to even thickness for fast, uniform cooking.
• Deglaze with wine or use extra broth for a non-alcoholic version.
• Capers add a salty punch — rinse them if you’re sensitive to salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken piccata, lemon chicken, chicken dinner, Italian chicken