30-Minute Chicken Piccata with Lemon Butter Sauce
30-Minute Chicken Piccata with Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick and delicious dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful meal. Tender chicken breasts are sautéed to perfection and coated in a zesty lemon butter sauce, accented by the briny pop of capers. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without the fuss. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s sure to be a hit at your dinner table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in capers and butter until melted. Return chicken to skillet; simmer for another 2 minutes to soak flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the sauce. Swap out chicken for shrimp or tofu for alternative protein options. Serve over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.