Description
Whipping up Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata brings zesty lemon and tender chicken together in a classic pan sauce that makes dinner feel special. Capers and white wine create a tangy, savory finish your family will absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup flour
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken stock
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ tablespoons capers
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Lemon slices
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Spread ½ cup flour across a shallow dish. Season two 4-ounce chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Thoroughly coat each chicken piece in flour, tapping off any excess.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat to 375°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil until butter stops foaming.
- Carefully place floured chicken into hot pan. Sear first side for exactly 2½ minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook additional 1 minute.
- Remove chicken to a clean plate. Add another tablespoon olive oil to skillet if pan looks dry.
- Pour ¼ cup fresh lemon juice and ½ cup chicken stock into same skillet. Sprinkle in 1½ tablespoons rinsed capers and 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Bring liquid mixture to rapid boil for 45 seconds, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Return chicken to skillet. Simmer sauce and chicken together for 3-4 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Spoon hot sauce generously over chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slice if desired.
Notes
- Flatten chicken evenly to ensure consistent cooking and tender results.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet for the best sear and most even heat distribution.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to help retain moisture and keep the meat juicy.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch when dredging chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 542 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg