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Chicken Piccata is a delicious chicken dinner recipe using boneless, skinless chicken breasts dredged in flour, cooked until golden browned and served in a tasty lemon sauce with capers.

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Chicken Piccata is an easy chicken dish that can be served with pasta and veggies.

This lemon chicken dish is sure to be a family favourite.

This chicken piccata recipe takes about thirty minutes from start to finish and serves four.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this chicken piccata, I started by pouring some flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper into a shallow bowl.

I whisked the ingredients together well.

I placed one chicken breast at a time in the flour mixture and pressed them in until they were completely covered.

I heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the oil was hot, I added the chicken breasts to the skillet.

I cooked the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until they were cooked through.

I reduced the heat to medium-low and added some chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest and capers to the skillet.

I continued cooking for two minutes just to warm up the sauce.

I removed the skillet from the heat and sprinkled it with chopped fresh basil and added lemon slices.

Then the chicken piccata was ready to serve.

I like to serve mine over cooked spaghetti noodles.

If you are looking for an easy classic chicken dinner recipe, then you need to try this Chicken Piccata!

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Chicken Piccata:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons capers
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

How to Make This Chicken Piccata:

1. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Take one chicken breast at a time and press it into the flour mixture to get it all covered. Shake it to remove any access.
3. In a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high heat; once hot, add the chicken—Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers. Cook for 2 minutes just to warn up the sauce.
5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh chop basil and garnish with lemon slices if desired.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Notes 

Garlic powder: You can use 2 fresh cloves.

 

All-purpose flour: This will help create a crispy coating on the chicken.

 

Boneless skinless chicken breast: You can use any cut of chicken you like, but I find boneless skinless chicken breast to be the easiest to work with.

 

Capers: These are little salty balls of flavor that really make this dish special. If you don’t like them, you can leave them out. You can find capers in the pickle aisle of your local grocery store.

 

Chicken broth: This will help to create a delicious sauce. You can use any type of broth that you like or have on hand.

 

Lemon juice and zest: The lemon juice and zest really give this dish a bright flavor. If you don’t have fresh lemons on hand, you can use bottled lemon juice.

 

If you don’t have fresh basil, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil instead. Just add it to the sauce at the same time as the chicken broth.

FAQS

How do I store the Chicken piccata?

• You can store the chicken piccata in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. I don’t recommend freezing it as the sauce can separate when it’s thawed.
• When you’re ready to eat, just reheat it in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. You may need to add a little chicken broth to the sauce to thin it out if it’s too thick.

What can I serve with the Chicken piccata?

• This dish is delicious, served with some roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli. You could also serve it over some pasta, rice, or quinoa.
• If you’re looking for a light version, I recommend serving it with a simple salad.

What is the taste and texture of the Chicken piccata?

• The chicken piccata has a crispy coating with a tender and juicy inside. The lemon sauce is tangy and slightly acidic, with a hint of sweetness from the basil. The capers add a salty flavor to the dish that really brings it all together.

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