Chicken Piccata

This is such a quick and simple chicken dish, and it comes together in under 30 minutes.  I love the flavors!

Chicken Piccata Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth or white wine, or a combination of both
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
Chicken Piccata Flour

I like to cut the chicken breasts into thinner pieces if I happen to get a giant sized one.  Dust each side of the chicken breasts in salt and pepper and then coat in flour on each side.

Chicken Piccata Fry

Heat 2 tablespoons butter with the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pieces of the chicken (don’t crowd) and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter or sheet pan and cover with foil. Continue with the remaining chicken. 

Chicken Piccata Sauce

Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken broth or wine, lemon juice, sliced lemons, and the capers, scraping up the browned bits on the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.  Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter until melted. Taste for seasoning and spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts. 

Chicken Piccata Dish 2

Serve this with mashed potatoes or pasta.  Enjoy!