Delicious Chicken Piccata with Capers Recipe

This chicken piccata recipe is a classic Italian dish that features tender chicken breasts smothered in a tangy lemon and caper sauce. It's a quick and easy meal to make for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge them in the flour, shaking off any excess.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes, then stir in the butter until melted. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious chicken piccata with capers!

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