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Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe: Zesty Lemon Caper Sauce

Easy Chicken Piccata

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts Sliced in half horizontally into cutlets
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour For dredging
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter Divided
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup Dry white wine Optional; can substitute with more chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Capers Drained
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thin cutlets. Place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, kosher salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets in batches, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, dry white wine, and fresh lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the liquid reduce for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the drained capers and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and spoon the warm lemon-caper sauce over them. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices, and serve immediately.