Description
A vibrant Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata, bursting with fresh flavors of lemon, capers, and herbs, making it a delightful and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
3 tablespoons Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 cup Chicken Broth (Low Sodium)
1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Capers, Drained
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness
- Season and Dredge: Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a dish; dredge chicken in the mixture
- Sear the Chicken: Heat oil and butter in a skillet; cook chicken until golden brow
- Build the Sauce Base: Use the same skillet to sauté garlic and red pepper flakes
- Deglaze and Simmer: Add chicken broth and lemon juice; scrape browned bits from the pa
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in capers, parsley, and dill; adjust seasoning
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and serve immediately
Notes
Don't skip pounding the chicken for even cooking.
Taste and adjust the sauce seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg