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Classic Easy Chicken Piccata

A bright and buttery chicken dinner that tastes just like your favorite restaurant meal.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· August 2, 2026
Classic Easy Chicken Piccata
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
25 minutes
Serves
4

There is something so special about a pan seared chicken dinner that comes together in less than thirty minutes. This classic piccata is a household favorite because it combines zesty lemon with salty capers to create a light yet satisfying sauce that coats the chicken beautifully.

My top tip for this recipe is to pound your chicken breasts until they are thin and even. This ensures the meat cooks quickly without drying out, and it gives you more surface area for those delicious golden brown edges that make the sauce so tasty.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thin cutlets. Place them between sheets of plastic wrap and pound them until they are about a quarter inch thick.

  2. 2

    Mix the flour, salt, and pepper on a large plate. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.

  3. 3

    Heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.

  4. 4

    Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about three minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.

  5. 5

    Lower the heat and pour the lemon juice and white wine or broth into the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all those flavorful brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

  6. 6

    Stir in the remaining two tablespoons of butter and the capers. Simmer for two minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.

  7. 7

    Return the chicken to the pan to coat it in the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

This dish is wonderful served over a bed of angel hair pasta, creamy mashed potatoes, or steamed green beans. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days, but try to reheat the chicken gently on the stovetop so the sauce stays smooth.

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