Tender Chicken Piccata with Zesty Lemon Sauce
Chicken Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce is a quick and elegant dinner recipe featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts in a bright, buttery lemon sauce. This classic Italian-American dish is ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing / Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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All-purpose flour
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Olive oil
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Unsalted butter
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Fresh lemon juice
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Chicken broth
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Capers, drained and rinsed
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Season & Dredge:
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess. -
Cook Chicken:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. -
Make the Sauce:
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to skillet, then stir in lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Scrape brown bits from the bottom and simmer 2–3 minutes. -
Finish & Serve:
Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
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Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
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Deglazing with broth enhances the sauce’s depth.
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Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts.