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Easy chicken piccata recipe with lemon butter sauce, capers, and fresh parsley served in a skillet.
Sonia Khan

Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe (Lemon Butter Sauce in 30 Minutes)

This easy chicken piccata recipe features tender pan-seared chicken breasts in a bright lemon butter caper sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful Italian-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course, quick meals
Cuisine: American, Italian, italian-american
Calories: 319
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts halved lengthwise into cutlets
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Cutting board and knife
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Stir in capers and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs, but adjust cooking time slightly.
  • Serve with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.