Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata
Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata is a delightful dish that elevates ordinary chicken breasts into a savory masterpiece. This quick and easy recipe features tender, breaded chicken coated in a luscious lemon cream sauce with a hint of brininess from capers. Perfect for date nights or family dinners, this meal not only impresses but also satisfies with its rich flavors and elegant presentation. Serve it over pasta or creamy mashed potatoes, and watch as it transforms your dinner table into a gourmet dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup capers (drained)
- Olive oil and butter for cooking
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to about ½ inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare a breading station: mix flour and breadcrumbs in one bowl; whisk egg and water in another.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, capers, salt, and pepper to create the sauce. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet to coat with sauce before serving over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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