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Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe

Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata, a delightful Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a luscious lemon cream sauce with briny capers. Perfect for a special dinner or a cozy weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Coating:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts: Evenly flatten the chicken breasts.
  2. Coat the chicken: Dredge chicken in seasoned flour.
  3. Cook chicken: Sauté chicken until golden and cooked through.
  4. Make sauce: Prepare the lemon cream sauce with garlic, wine, broth, cream, and capers.
  5. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, simmer in the sauce.
  6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

  • Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
  • For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg