Chicken Piccata

A bright, savory Italian-American dish featuring thinly sliced chicken breasts sautéed until golden, then simmered in a zesty lemon-butter-caper sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts, halved and pounded thin
• Salt and pepper
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2–3 tbsp capers, drained
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound to even thickness.
2. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
5. Add garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly.
6. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers; scrape up browned bits.
7. Simmer 3–4 minutes, then stir in a small knob of butter to thicken.
8. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it.
9. Simmer 2 more minutes until coated and heated through.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve.