Lemon Chicken Piccata

Lemon Chicken Piccata
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    5.0K

Experience the bright and zesty flavors of Lemon Chicken Piccata, a delightful dish that's both elegant and easy to create. This recipe balances a luscious lemon sauce with savory chicken, offering a divine culinary experience perfect for any occasion.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Cholesterol
    128 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    41 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    348 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a serving platter into the oven to warm. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Season chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper and dredge them in flour. Shake off excess flour. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; pan-fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches and do not crowd the skillet, adding oil as needed. Place chicken pieces onto the warmed platter in the oven. When finished with all of the chicken, drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving a thin coating on the surface of the pan. (20 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Cook and stir minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Pour in chicken broth; scrape and stir any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in lemon slices and bring the mixture to a boil. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces to about 2/3 cup, 5 to 8 minutes. Add lemon juice and capers; simmer until sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes more. Drop butter into the skillet and swirl it into sauce by tilting the skillet until butter is melted and incorporated. Add parsley; remove from heat and set aside. (15 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Arrange chicken medallions on serving plates and spoon sauce over each portion to serve. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using clarified butter.
Serve this dish immediately for the best taste and texture.
Garnish with extra parsley and a lemon wedge for an elegant presentation.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 1.7K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Kayley Cormier

    The sauce was amazing! I added a little white wine and it was perfect.

  • Khalil Breitenberg

    This recipe was a hit! The lemon sauce was perfectly balanced and the chicken was so tender.

  • Alysa Dietrich

    I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy enough for me to make!

  • Stephanie Johnson

    I've made Chicken Piccata before, but this recipe is by far the best. The cold butter trick made the sauce incredible!

  • Hipolito Hamill

    This is now my go-to Chicken Piccata recipe.

  • Reuben Kassulke

    Easy to follow and delicious. My family loved it!

  • Marquis Grant

    I substituted gluten-free flour and it worked great!

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