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Best Chicken Piccata Recipe

Best Chicken Piccata Recipe

The Best Chicken Piccata Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, fresh lemon juice, capers, and a buttery sauce. It’s light, tangy, and perfect for an easy yet satisfying meal at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 4 4 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • ¼ cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio
  • 3 tablespoons capers rinsed and drained
  • ¾ cup chicken stock
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Prepare the chicken
  1. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to make thinner cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Dredge in flour
  1. Lightly coat each piece in flour, shaking off any excess. This helps create a light crust and thickens the sauce later.
Cook the chicken
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the sauce
  1. In the same pan, add remaining olive oil and a bit more butter. Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Add flavor
  1. Stir in the capers, chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let it simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly reduced.
Finish the dish
  1. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Add the remaining butter and let it melt into the sauce.
Garnish and serve
  1. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.