Delicious Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata Recipe for Easy Meals
A deliciously tangy and aromatic chicken dish inspired by Mediterranean flavors, featuring capers and lemon.
Ingredients
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- 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cupall-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
- 1/4 cupcapers, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cupfresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cupchicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season them with salt and pepper, then lightly coat them with flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add butter, capers, lemon juice, and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and return the chicken to the pan, cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.