Description
Our Chicken Picatta Recipe Skillet Lemon Capers delivers bright, zesty Italian magic in an easy, one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. It fills your kitchen with an irresistible citrus aroma and keeps dishes to a minimum.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 0.5-inch thick cutlets
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to about 0.5-inch thickness. Season well with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess for a thin, even coating.
- Sear Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Build Sauce: Add remaining butter to the skillet. Deglaze with chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 1 minute.
- Add Capers: Stir in drained capers, cook 2-3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens and coats a spoon.
- Finish and Serve: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the vibrant lemon-caper sauce. Simmer for another minute to heat through. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. For a dairy-free option, use all olive oil instead of butter. Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles. Always use fresh, bright lemons and high-quality capers for the best flavor. If the sauce is too thin, simmer for 1-2 minutes longer. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Chicken, Picatta, Lemon, Capers, Skillet, Italian, Weeknight Meal, Easy, One-Pan, Gluten-Free option