Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata
Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata features breaded chicken lightly pan-fried until crispy, then served with a creamy lemon caper sauce.
SERVINGS: 4
PREP: 15 MINUTES
COOK: 15 MINUTES
TOTAL: 30 MINUTES
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- salt and freshly ground black pepper for tasting
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 lemons
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup capers
- hot cooked pasta or mashed potatoes to serve
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin pieces. Season them with salt and pepper.
- Beat the egg in a shallow bowl with 1 tbsp of water. Place flour in another shallow bowl, and breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
- Coat the chicken in flour, then dip it in the egg wash, and finally coat it in breadcrumbs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add chicken broth, cream, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Let the sauce cook and bubble for 4-5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet.
- You can serve the chicken and sauce over mashed potatoes or freshly cooked pasta.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables, steamed broccoli, or green beans.
- Enjoy your delicious meal!
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