Easy Chicken Piccata

Rating: 4.31 stars
16 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

This is my son's favorite dish. He is a very persnickety eater. Serve this chicken recipe over white rice.

By Sarah Gilmore de Ruiter

Gallery
3 more images

Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
cook:
15 mins
total:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Info
Advertisement

Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Slice chicken breasts horizontally to yield 4 pieces. Place breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thin. Place flour on a plate and dredge each breast on both sides in flour.

    Advertisement

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Put chicken into the skillet and season tops with salt and pepper. Turn when nicely browned, about 4 minutes, and season again. Cook second side until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer breasts to a plate, reserving skillet drippings.

  • Add wine and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Simmer to reduce and thicken sauce, about 5 minutes more. Add capers and pour sauce over chicken breasts on the plate. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
384 calories; protein 30.7g; carbohydrates 33.7g; fat 13.5g; cholesterol 96.4mg; sodium 247.3mg. Full Nutrition
Advertisement

Reviews (13)

Read More Reviews

Most helpful positive review

FOREVER YOUNG
Rating: 5 stars
02/08/2019
Easy chicken recipe and very tasty too. Read More
Helpful
(2)

Most helpful critical review

picky1216
Rating: 3 stars
02/13/2019
I doubled the recipe and it turned out good. The lemon flavor is very strong so I think I will reduce the amount next time. Read More
Helpful
(2)
16 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 6
  • 4 star values: 9
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
Reviews:
Most Helpful Most Positive Least Positive Newest
Larry
Rating: 4 stars
02/07/2019
It was easy but too lemony. I will make again but use 2 lemons vs 3. I also added fresh garlic and Italian seasoning while cooking the chicken. Read More
Helpful
(3)
picky1216
Rating: 3 stars
02/13/2019
I doubled the recipe and it turned out good. The lemon flavor is very strong so I think I will reduce the amount next time. Read More
Helpful
(2)
FOREVER YOUNG
Rating: 5 stars
02/08/2019
Easy chicken recipe and very tasty too. Read More
Helpful
(2)
Advertisement
Imzie
Rating: 4 stars
02/02/2019
A little too lemony. Read More
Helpful
(1)
Tammy Lynn
Allstar
Rating: 4 stars
01/19/2021
The chicken cooked up nicely; be careful not to overcook. This didn't make much sauce, so I would double it if serving with rice or noodles. Also, it is too much lemon juice for us. I would use some chicken broth to replace at least one of the lemons. Read More
bsharpe
Rating: 5 stars
02/14/2021
Used just a little less lemon. Easy and delicious. Read More
Advertisement
LizzyB
Rating: 4 stars
02/03/2021
This was great! I read reviews and saw the it was a little over lemony, so I halved the lemon juice, but it still came out a little strong (Type of lemon, maybe?). I think I will add a pat of butter to the sauce as it finishes. I kept the chicken in an oven at 200 degrees F while I made the sauce. Will make again! Read More
Marianne
Allstar
Rating: 4 stars
01/23/2021
After reading the reviews I decided to use less lemon juice, and I'm glad I did. This is a nice recipe, and I'd make it again. Thanks, Sarah! Read More
Perry Schnitzel
Rating: 4 stars
02/02/2021
I saw that the author said this is her son's favorite dish. I thought I would be able to persuade my oldest grandson Tyler to try something healthy while he was visiting so I made this. I stopped drinking 10 years ago due to my blood pressure so I had to swap the wine for vinegar. Tyler didn't like it and chose to eat a bowl of hersheys kisses for dinner instead. I thought it was quite delicious Read More
More Reviews
Advertisement
© Copyright 2021 allrecipes.com. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.allrecipes.com 02/25/2021