Description
Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, tangy lemon sauce, elevated by the addition of capers. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and slice lemons, mince garlic, and gather all ingredients.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken breasts until golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze: Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
- Make Sauce: Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and lemon juice until combined. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate Capers: Add capers to the sauce and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Plate chicken and generously spoon sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg