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Creamy lemon chicken piccata with capers and fresh parsley on a plate

Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata

A delightful and creamy chicken dish with a zesty lemon kick that brings a taste of Italy to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-8 oz. each)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Coating Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup flour
Cooking Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional) to thicken
Garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pound the chicken to an even 1” thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
Cooking
  1. In a 12” skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add olive oil. Pan-fry the chicken on each side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
  2. Melt the remaining butter and toss in garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in chicken broth, and scrape up the browned bits stuck to the pan. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add capers, lemon juice, and parsley. Taste test and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  5. Simmer the sauce gently until it thickens, or add the cornstarch slurry for a quicker fix.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Simmer until the chicken is heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Garnish with more parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes with veggies.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. For freezing, it's best enjoyed fresh. To reheat, do so slowly on the stovetop to preserve the creamy texture.