Savory Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
Chicken Piccata with Lemon and Capers is a zesty and flavorful dish that puts a fresh twist on a classic favorite. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a tangy lemon and caper sauce, creating a bright and savory flavor profile that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Chicken Piccata:
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Lemon Caper Sauce:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ teaspoon chicken base or bouillon
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Dredge in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add shallot, garlic, and capers; sauté until fragrant. Deglaze with white wine. Stir in chicken base, lemon juice, and parsley. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the skillet. Squeeze lemon over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use chicken broth instead of wine.
- Adjust the lemon juice and salt to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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