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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Piccata

Prep 10 minutes | Cook 20 minutes | Intermediate | Serves 2 | Italian

This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Piccata captures the heart of Italian comfort food, bringing warmth and zest to your weeknight table. With a perfect marriage of tangy lemon, aromatic garlic, and creamy butter, this dish is both quick to prepare and utterly indulgent.

What you have

• 2 chicken breasts
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 3 tablespoons butter

Method

1. Step 1: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Return the chicken to the skillet, simmer for another 2 minutes, and finish with the remaining butter and lemon zest. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Serving suggestion

Serve with a side of creamy orzo or roasted asparagus.

Pair with a crisp Pinot Grigio.