This easy Chicken Piccata recipe is a family favorite! Tender chicken is pan fried until golden and served with a tantalizing sauce made with lemon juice, white wine or stock, and capers. One of our favorite chicken recipes! Truly phenomenal and incredibly quick and easy to make! This simple chicken dinner is ready to go in less than 20 minutes!
2 to 4boneless, skinless chicken breastsabout 1 pound
1cupall-purpose flour
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoondried oregano
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
Chick Piccata Sauce
1cupchicken broth
½cupwhite wine
2tablespoonscapersrinse if you want
2tablespoonslemon juice
1tablespoonlemon zest
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1 to 2tablespoonscornstarchuse two for a thicker sauce
Garnish
parsleyoptional garnish
lemon slices or wedgesoptional garnish
Instructions
Make the Chicken
Slice the chicken breasts in half if breasts are large and flatten to 1/2" thick. If the breasts are smaller, just flatten 4 small chicken breasts with a mallet until approximately 1/2" thick.
For the dredging mixture: combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Stir to combine and set aside.
Dredge chicken in flour mixture and set aside.
Add olive oil and butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Let butter melt.
Cook chicken in the skillet until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes on each side over medium heat. The chicken should have an internal temperature of 165°F.
Make the Sauce
Remove chicken and add the rest of the ingredients (chicken broth, white wine, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and cornstarch) to the skillet, whisking to combine. Simmer for just a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the chicken back to the skillet and spoon sauce over top the chicken. Top with parsley if desired. Serve and enjoy.
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Notes
Storage InformationLeftover Chicken Piccata can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.To freeze, let chicken cool completely, then transfer to a freezer safe, airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in the microwave or in a skillet.