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Lemon Chicken Piccata

A zesty and savory chicken dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken breast halves boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup Chicken broth low sodium
  • ¼ cup Capers drained
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan.
  4. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter.
  5. Add remaining butter to skillet and whisk until sauce thickens. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Lemon, Piccata
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