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Lemon Chicken Piccata recipe with lemon caper sauce served on plate

Lemon Chicken Piccata

This Lemon Chicken Piccata recipe is a restaurant-worthy dish ready in under 30 minutes. Crispy chicken breasts are paired with a silky lemon-caper sauce for an Italian-inspired meal that's bright, buttery, and perfect for weeknights or special dinners alike.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/4-inch thickness (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or use chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus zest (from 2–3 lemons)
  • 2 tbsp capers drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, optional garnish
  • lemon slices optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add garlic to the same pan and sauté until fragrant. Pour in wine (or chicken broth), lemon juice, zest, capers, and remaining broth. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced.
  4. Return chicken to the pan. Spoon sauce over and simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and swirl until melted into sauce.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

To make this gluten-free, use almond flour or GF flour blend. Skip the flour for keto. This dish stores well for up to 3 days and can be frozen. Perfect with pasta, steamed veggies, or roasted potatoes.