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Easy Zesty Lemon Butter Chicken Piccata

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A quick and easy chicken piccata recipe featuring a bright lemon butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
  • Salt and black pepper, to season generously
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • Juice of 2 fresh lemons
  • ½ cup (120ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets about ½ inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Place ½ cup flour on a plate and lightly coat each chicken piece on both sides, shaking off excess flour.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Sear chicken cutlets in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove and keep warm.
  5. Lower heat to medium and sauté minced garlic in the pan for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add ½ cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  7. Stir in fresh lemon juice and capers, simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  8. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter until sauce is silky. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each cutlet, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dry chicken well before dredging to ensure a crispy crust. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. If sauce is too thin, simmer longer before adding butter; if too thick, add broth or lemon juice to loosen. Keep chicken warm while making sauce to avoid cold bites.

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Keywords: chicken piccata, lemon butter chicken, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, weeknight meal, zesty chicken, buttery sauce

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