Fork-Tender Chicken Piccata Recipe Is a Winner Dinner (30 Minutes) by Donna John

Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish. In Italy, this easy chicken recipe would be a secondo, or served after the pasta course. In the U.S., it's usually served on top of a starch, like pasta, rice or polenta. 

To make this fork-tender chicken piccata recipe you will need just eight simple ingredients. Here is what to gather from your fridge and pantry: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, flour, butter, olive oil, lemons for juicing, fresh garlic, white wine or chicken broth and capers. Not only does this chicken dinner have minimal prep and cook up in 15 minute, but you also get the health benefits of capers, the health benefits of garlic and the health benefits of lemon.

Serve this juicy, moist, succulent, flavorful chicken for dinner with your favorite side dishes. We like a nice Caesar salad and a loaf of hot French or Italian bread. 

Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded
• 1/4 cup flour (you can use gluten-free flour)
• 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1/4 cup capers

Recipe Notes

• For a gluten-free dinner, use gluten-free flour.

• If you want a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream when you add the butter at the end. 

• You could make this recipe with boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts.

• Fresh is best when it comes to lemon juice, so squeeze your own if you can. In a pinch, bottled lemon juice would work.

Here’s how to make it:

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dip the chicken in the flour, shaking off excess.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Add the lemon juice, garlic, wine or stock and capers to the skillet. Stir and bring to a boil. Add the chicken back to the skillet and simmer a few minutes or until cooked through.
4. Remove chicken to a serving plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in some fresh chopped parsley and the lemon slices.
5. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley, if desired.

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