How to Make Home-Style Chicken Piccata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that involves cooking chicken breasts in a tangy and flavorful lemon and caper sauce. This home-style version of the dish is easy to make and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken, buttery sauce, and bright citrus flavors makes it a favorite for many home cooks.

One of the best things about making chicken piccata at home is that it's a relatively easy and quick dish to prepare. With just a few simple ingr...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ lemon

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk flour, garlic powder, and paprika together in a bowl. Beat egg in a separate bowl. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Dip chicken in egg until coated. Dredge chicken through flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
  • Fry chicken in the melted butter until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add chicken broth to skillet, cover, and cook until chicken is not longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Squeeze lemon over chicken.
  • Nutrition

    301 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 137mg
    • Sodium: 388mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 208mg