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Quick & Easy Restaurant-Style Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce

Close-up of pan-seared chicken piccata pieces covered in a bright lemon-butter sauce with capers and parsley.
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Make this zesty lemon caper dinner fast. You get tender chicken coated in a bright, tangy sauce without spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe delivers classic chicken piccata flavor easily.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the pounded chicken cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the chicken cutlets in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the white wine or broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Add the 1/2 cup chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
  7. Remove the skillet from the heat. Whisk in the cold butter pieces one at a time until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in the lemon zest.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the lemon caper sauce over the cutlets. Heat through for 1 minute.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.

Notes

  • Serve this flavorful chicken main dish over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the lemon butter sauce.
  • For a creamy chicken piccata variation, stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream with the cold butter in step 6.
  • Use chicken cutlets for the best results in achieving a quick cook time.

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