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Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata

Devashish
A classic Italian dish featuring pan-seared chicken in a creamy lemon sauce with capers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 401 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Shallow bowls

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 whole lemons
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup capers

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally ('butterfly' cutting them) so that you're left with 4 thin chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Beat the egg in a shallow bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Add the flour to another shallow bowl, and the breadcrumbs to a third shallow bowl.
  • Coat the chicken on both sides in the flour, then egg wash, and then breadcrumbs.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Set aside onto a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium low. Add chicken broth, cream, juice from both lemons, and capers. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Allow the sauce to cook and bubble for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to pan.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over mashed potatoes or hot cooked pasta.

Notes

Serve with a side of Roasted Vegetables, steamed broccoli or green beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 31gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 594mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 464IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg
Keyword capers, lemon sauce, pan-seared chicken
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