This bright and creamy chicken piccata features tender pan-seared chicken in a lemony butter sauce with capers and a touch of cream for balance.
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Author: Sandra Myers
Ingredients
For the Chicken
2large chicken breasts
Salt & pepperto taste
¼teaspoongarlic powder
Flourfor dredging
For the Sauce
4tablespoonsbutterdivided
1tablespoonolive oil
¼cupchicken brothor dry white wine
1tablespoonlemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
1tablespooncapersdrained
½cupheavy cream
For Garnish (optional)
Chopped parsley
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Slice each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then lightly dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add chicken broth (or wine), lemon juice, zest, remaining butter, and capers. Scrape up the browned bits from the pan for extra flavor.
Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer gently until slightly thickened and smooth.
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through and well coated.
Garnish with parsley or parmesan if desired and serve warm.