Quick Chicken Piccata Recipe
Tags: Special Collections, Quick And Easy, Butter Recipes, Herb Recipes, Main Dishes, Chicken Breast, Dinner, Everyday Cooking, European, 30 Minute Meal Recipes
Dinner
Quick & Easy
This easy chicken piccata recipe from Chef John pan-fries chicken in a delicious Italian piccata sauce made with lemon, capers, white wine, and parsley.
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Ingredients
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Created by: David
Saved by
Becky Seward
Aug 20, 2025
Instructions
- Flatten out chicken.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.,Heat olive oil and tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, to minutes per side.
- Transfer to a plate and keep warm.,Pour white wine and lemon juice into the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, about minutes.
- Stir in capers and remaining tablespoons butter until melted.,Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over top.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.