Classic Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers and White Wine

Classic Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers and White Wine

Tender pan-seared chicken cutlets draped in a bright, buttery lemon-caper sauce that captures the essence of Italian spring cooking. This elegant yet simple dish comes together in under 30 minutes for a restaurant-worthy weeknight dinner.

AI SCORE
91
/100

Classic Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers and White Wine

Tender pan-seared chicken cutlets draped in a bright, buttery lemon-caper sauce that captures the essence of Italian spring cooking. This elegant yet simple dish comes together in under 30 minutes for a restaurant-worthy weeknight dinner.

AI SCORE
91
/100
ItalianDinnerGluten-Free-Adaptable
⏱️
43 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
385 kcal
Calories
📊
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g total)
  • 60g plain flour for dredging
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 120ml dry white wine
  • 240ml chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1

Place each chicken breast between two sheets of cling film and pound to an even 1cm thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

2

Season the flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish, then dredge each chicken cutlet, shaking off excess flour.

3

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

4

Cook chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) when checked with a meat thermometer. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.

5

Reduce heat to medium, add garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

6

Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, cooking for 2 minutes until reduced by half.

7

Add chicken stock and lemon juice, bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.

8

Stir in capers and remaining 2 tablespoons butter, swirling until the sauce is glossy and emulsified.

9

Return chicken to the pan, add lemon slices, and spoon sauce over the cutlets. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.

10

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

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