Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5–8 oz. each); Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup flour; 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; Lemon slices, to garnish

Description

Creamy lemon chicken piccata is a delicious 30-minute meal with lightly breaded chicken breasts smothered in a garlic and caper cream sauce.

Ingredients

Units Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5–8 oz. each)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup flour
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
Lemon slices, to garnish

Instructions

Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1” thickness with a meat mallet and season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess.
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.
Melt remaining butter and toss in garlic. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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.
Add capers, lemon juice and parsley. Do a taste test and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer the sauce gently until it has reduced a little and is thick and creamy, or add the cornstarch slurry for a quicker, thicker sauce.
Add chicken back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Simmer in the sauce until the chicken is heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with more parsley and lemon slices. Dish and serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes and veggies.
Enjoy!

Notes

Deglaze with wine – Add a splash of dry white wine to deglaze the pan and add more flavor to the sauce. Let it cook off before adding in the chicken broth.
Add some Parmesan – Sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan in the sauce for a richer sauce.
Add more flavor – Season the chicken with paprika and garlic powder along with the salt and pepper.
Spice it up – Add a little kick with a dash of red pepper flakes.
Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins