Description
A classic Italian-American dish featuring tender pan-fried chicken breast in a zesty lemon, butter, and caper sauce. Ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts (halved)
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Capers
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic
Instructions
- Pound chicken thin and dredge in seasoned flour.
- Sear chicken in oil and butter until golden; remove.
- Sauté garlic, then deglaze pan with broth and lemon juice.
- Simmer to reduce. Whisk in butter and capers.
- Return chicken to sauce and serve.
Notes
- Alcohol-Free: This recipe uses extra chicken broth and lemon instead of white wine for a Halal-friendly version.
- Capers: Rinse capers to remove excess saltiness.
- Serving: Best served immediately over pasta or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cutlet with Sauce
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Piccata Recipe, Lemon Chicken with Capers, Easy Chicken Dinner, 30 Minute Meal, Alcohol Free Chicken Piccata, Pan Fried Chicken