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Chicken Piccata

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Tender chicken breasts dredged in seasoned flour and pan-fried, served with a bright lemon-caper sauce that balances rich and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Pounded to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour For dredging the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon salt To season the flour.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper To season the flour.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For frying the chicken.
For the sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons capers Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 lemon fresh lemon juice For acidity and bright flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream For a silky sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pound the chicken breasts until they are of even thickness.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, and let rest for 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Stir in capers, lemon juice, and heavy cream, then reduce the sauce until thickened.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet to coat in the sauce and heat through.
Serving
  1. Plate the chicken and spoon the sauce over the top.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

This dish works well with sides like angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes, or light risotto. Pair with the same white wine used in the sauce for the best experience. Leftovers develop even more flavor overnight.

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