Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe
Serves 6
10 mins prep
20 mins cook
30 mins total
This lemon chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make at home using a few simple ingredients. Tender chicken cutlets are made in one pan with a delicious lemon sauce with a touch of tangy capers in just 30 minutes!
First, place the chicken in a zip top bag or between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 - 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Next, in a shallow dish or bowl, add the flour, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, making sure to shake off any excess. Set aside on a plate.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and 2 Tablespoons of the butter.
Once the butter melts, working in batches, sear the chicken for 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown. Remove and set aside on a plate.
To the skillet, add the chicken stock, lemon juice and capers and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any stuck on brown bits. Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes to reduce.
Add the chicken back to the skillet, nestling it in the sauce. Cut the remaining 4 Tablespoons of butter into smaller pieces and lay them over the chicken.
Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until the chicken in completely cooked through. Sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley and serve.
