Lemon Chicken Piccata is pan-seared chicken cutlets finished in a bright lemon butter sauce with capers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into 4 cutlets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons capers rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Pound chicken cutlets to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
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Dredge lightly in flour and shake off excess.
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Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook chicken 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove.
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Add broth and lemon juice to the pan and simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
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Stir in capers and whisk in remaining butter until smooth.
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Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over before serving. Garnish with parsley.