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Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce

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Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce is an irresistible Italian classic that features tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon sauce. This dish perfectly balances savory and tangy flavors, enhanced by the delightful richness of capers and garlic. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, promising to impress everyone at the table.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Flatten the chicken breasts to even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  4. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in capers, return cooked chicken to the skillet, and simmer together for an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Serve the chicken drizzled with sauce.
  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (170g)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg