Name: Light Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers and Zesty Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), pounded to 1/2 inch thickness; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons); 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp drained capers; 1/4 cup heavy cream (or plain Greek yogurt); 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; lemon slices and extra capers for garnish

Description

Tender chicken cutlets are sautéed to golden perfection and finished in a light, creamy lemon and caper sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish balances tangy citrus, briny capers, and a silky sauce for an easy yet elegant meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), pounded to 1/2 inch thickness

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

salt and black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)

1 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp drained capers

1/4 cup heavy cream (or plain Greek yogurt)

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

lemon slices and extra capers for garnish

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shaking off excess

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering

3. Add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate and keep warm

4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic, and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant

5. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping browned bits from the pan

6. Stir in lemon zest and capers and simmer 2-3 minutes

7. Lower heat and whisk in cream or yogurt until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened

8. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over each cutlet, simmering 1-2 minutes

9. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices and extra capers before serving

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: sauté
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 500
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 7
Unsaturated Fat: 9
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 1
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 110

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