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Lemon Chicken Piccata

A zesty and savory chicken dish that's perfect for a quick dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup Flour
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • ½ cup Chicken broth
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup Capers drained
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in butter until melted.
  5. Serve chicken with sauce spooned over the top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Lemon, Piccata
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