Description
This quick and vibrant Chicken Piccata features golden pan-seared chicken thighs bathed in a zesty lemon butter sauce with capers and fresh parsley. A simple yet elegant meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices (from 1 lemon, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium heat while preparing your ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: In a shallow dish, mix flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour until well coated.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to the hot skillet. Once melted, add the chicken thighs.
- Assemble the Dish: Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook to Perfection: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer and scrape the pan.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in remaining butter. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and warm for a few minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Pound chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
- Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce if desired.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken piccata, lemon chicken, easy chicken dinner, Italian chicken, skillet chicken