Chicken Piccata
Tender pan-seared chicken breasts in a bright, tangy lemon-caper sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes—elegant enough for date night, simple enough for weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 36g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Lay chicken on a cutting board. Place your hand flat on top and slice horizontally to create two thin cutlets.
Step 2
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Spread flour on a shallow plate. Dredge both cutlets, shaking off excess.
Step 4
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 5
Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side without moving. Edges should turn opaque; don't flip early.
Step 6
Transfer chicken to a plate. Pour broth and lemon juice into the skillet, scraping up browned bits.
Step 7
Add capers and return chicken to the skillet. Simmer until sauce reduces slightly, about 2 minutes.
Step 8
Slide chicken onto a plate and pour sauce over the top. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- paper towels
- shallow plate
- 10-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
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