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Delicious Easy Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce served on a plate.

Easy Chicken Piccata — Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

A quick and flavorful chicken piccata recipe with a bright lemon caper butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can also use chicken cutlets.
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Used for seasoning.
  • ½ cup Flour For lightly coating the chicken.
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Divided for cooking.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced; optional.
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice Fresh is best.
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Drained.
  • ¼ cup Parsley Chopped, for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge the chicken lightly in flour, shaking off the excess.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. When melted, add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. Lower the heat and add more butter and minced garlic (if using). Stir for 20 seconds.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the pan.
  4. Add lemon juice and capers, and let it simmer for a few minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Warm together for a minute or two, then finish with parsley.

Notes

Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, roasted vegetables, or a light salad. Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and adjust seasoning as you like.