How to Make Chicken Piccata with Capers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish that features tender chicken breast fillets sautéed in a zesty lemon and caper sauce. This recipe is a delicious and elegant way to prepare chicken, and it's perfect for a special dinner or a casual weeknight meal. The combination of bright and tangy flavors makes it a popular choice for those who love Italian cuisine.

To make Chicken Piccata, you start with thinly sliced chicken breast fillets, which are lightly seasoned and then sautéed until...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap. Pound breasts to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.
  • Spread flour into a wide, shallow dish. Press chicken into flour to coat completely.
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken in hot butter mixture until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet to a serving platter and cover with a lid to keep warm.
  • Pour white wine, lemon juice, capers, and garlic into the pan. Bring the liquid to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; cook at a boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle sauce over and around the chicken; garnish with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    330 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 387mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 384mg