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Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata

A quick and flavorful lemon chicken cooked in a buttery white wine sauce with capers, perfect for a healthy dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 0.25 cup unbleached flour
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in white wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
  4. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, bringing to a simmer. Let reduce by half, then stir in butter and capers.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This Lemon Chicken Piccata is light, tangy, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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