20-Minute Chicken Piccata
This quick and delicious Chicken Piccata features tender chicken breasts sautéed in a zesty lemon and caper sauce, making it a perfect weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a flavorful dish that minimizes cleanup while delivering restaurant-quality taste.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
Instructions
- 1. Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- 2. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess flour.
- 3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add butter, lemon juice, and capers, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 5. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and cook for an additional minute before serving.
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