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Chicken Piccata

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-07-29 |15 Comments
Chicken Piccata
Photo of Chicken Piccata - finished dish

Chicken Piccata

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

Chicken Piccata is a vibrant Italian-American dish featuring juicy chicken in a zesty lemon-caper sauce. Ready in 45 minutes—weeknight perfection!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 2 thin cutlets. Pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. 2
    Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
  3. 3
    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  4. 4
    Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the pan. Scrape up any browned bits and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir in capers and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk until the sauce is glossy.
  6. 6
    Return chicken and juices to the pan. Simmer 1-2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot.

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