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Easy Chicken Piccata

Published: Aug 14, 2019 · Modified: Jul 23, 2021 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

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Chicken Piccata Recipe

This easy Chicken Piccata recipe with capers comes together in minutes. I can always count on this dish to come out perfectly and it isn't overly lemony. Just enough to bring out the juicy flavor of the chicken and it is great served with plain noodles or pasta. 

Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe - made on the stovetop in minutes with capers and a lighter lemon glaze.

Happy Monday! This Easy Chicken Piccata recipe was shared with me at a Bunco session in my former neighborhood. It was such a treat to make and while it looks elegant on the plate, it is really quite simple to make. I am missing those Bunco evenings getting together with the neighbors. Those were fun times!

Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe - made on the stovetop in minutes with capers and a lighter lemon glaze.

Anyhow, this Lemon Chicken Piccata recipe has been modified from the original. I have made the chicken Piccata sauce with a little less lemon, to suit my family's tastes.

It really comes together nicely and is great served with pasta. I like this as an easy weeknight dinner idea.

Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe - made on the stovetop in minutes with capers and a lighter lemon glaze.

We like our Chicken Piccata with capers, but you can omit them if you like.

For more great chicken ideas you might like:

  • Chicken Enchiladas Verde - Made with a creamy Chili Verde sauce.
  • Chicken and Rice Soup - A longtime family favorite
  • Creamy Chicken Pasta with Chipotle Sauce -so easy with a kick of spice!

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Easy chicken piccata recipe

Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe - made on the stovetop in minutes with capers and a lighter lemon glaze.

Quick Chicken Piccata

Raquel Pineira
This easy chicken piccata recipe with capers comes together in minutes. Made with capers and a gentle lemon flavor, it is quick to make too.
4.84 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Easy Dinner Ideas, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice about ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers rinsed and drained

Instructions
 

  • On a plate or shallow pan, mix together flour, salt, pepper.
  • Place chicken between wax paper and pound to about ¼” thick
  • Rinse chicken with water.
  • Dredge (coat) chicken in flour mixture, once on each side.
  • Over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons butter (oil ok)..
  • Place chicken in pan and brown each side until no longer pink in center (4-6 minutes).
  • Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
  • In skillet over medium-low heat add 1 tablespoon butter,wine, lemon juice, garlic and capers.
  • Smash capers to release flavor and scrap bits from bottom of chicken pan.
  • Return chicken breasts to the pan, add the chopped parsley and cook until heated through.
  • Add chicken to skillet for a minute or two and spoon sauce over chicken when serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 781mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 225IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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tips to streamline recipes

  • Sometimes I use garlic paste to save time.
  • You can dredge the chicken and then freeze them in a freezer-safe container until ready to use.
  • Make a cheaper version with chicken tenders, it may not save you time, but will likely save you money.

 

Chicken Piccata Recipe

 

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Comments

  1. Robin Rue

    June 05, 2017 at 8:53 am

    Chicken is the only meat that my WHOLE family agrees on, so I can not wait to make this for them. They are all going to love this.

    Reply
  2. marria closeothome

    June 05, 2017 at 10:28 am

    I am always looking for new ways with chicken. Might have to take the capers off for my husband but other will love it.

    Reply
  3. Joline

    June 05, 2017 at 11:17 am

    Chicken is our default meat and we're always looking for new recipes. This looks like the perfect weeknight meal! I think it will go well with a side of salad too.

    Reply
  4. Akaleistar

    June 05, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    We eat a ton of chicken in my family, and this recipe looks so good!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 07, 2017 at 10:08 am

      It is really good and so easy!

      Reply
  5. Maureen

    June 05, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    You aren't kidding with the name, easy chicken piccata looks like a delicious and super simply dish to make one night for dinner. Thanks for sharing this recipe so that I can make it up for the family!

    Reply
  6. Saidah Washington

    June 05, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    What a simple and flavorful chicken recipe? Pairing it with the light noodles seems like the perfect idea.

    Reply
  7. Heather

    June 05, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    I make chicken picatta all the time but with thin chicken and no capers. Hubby doesn't like capers. I make it almost exactly the same way since discovering the Martha Stewart recipe.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 07, 2017 at 10:09 am

      Yes, it still tastes great without the capers!

      Reply
  8. Tonya Wilhelm

    June 05, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    When a recipe has the word EASY in it, I'm all ears. This Easy Chicken Piccata looks really tasty. I'm a chicken fan all the way. Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 08, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      Happy to share! Thanks!

      Reply
  9. Tamara

    June 05, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    This is one of my oldest favorite recipes for dinner. Yours looks so good! I'd rather serve it with noodles!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 07, 2017 at 10:08 am

      Thanks Tamara!

      Reply
  10. Lisa

    June 05, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    I love an easy meal, especially with chicken because it's something all my kids will eat. Going to give this a try soon and I will enjoy the leftovers if the kids don't like it!

    Reply
  11. hey sharonoox

    June 06, 2017 at 10:53 am

    My favorite cooking dish involves chicken and I'm always looking for great recipes. This recipe is easy to follow and I'm down with it. I like that it goes well with the pasta.

    Reply
  12. Kristen from The Road to Domestication

    June 06, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    I have actually been on the hunt for a simple chicken piccata recipe - this is perfect! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 07, 2017 at 10:36 am

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  13. Tami

    June 06, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    4 stars
    While we do eat a lot of chicken, I have never made a dish with capers. I am going to do just that this week with this eye-appealing recipe.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 07, 2017 at 10:07 am

      Thanks for your sweet comment - hope you like it!

      Reply
  14. Marielle Altenor

    June 07, 2017 at 12:30 am

    5 stars
    Yum! I never had chicken piccata before. That does look good. I need to try making this at out next family Sunday dinner.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 07, 2017 at 10:07 am

      Thanks I think you will love it Marielle!

      Reply
  15. Carrie Merth

    June 15, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    Yum!! I pinned it!!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 16, 2017 at 11:40 am

      Thank you for the pin Carrie!

      Reply
  16. Bonnie

    June 17, 2017 at 2:22 am

    5 stars
    I'm all in for easy and quick recipes. I think my son will enjoy this dish! Definitely gonna try this weekend.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      June 20, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      Thanks Bonnie! Hope you love it!

      Reply
  17. Selina

    April 20, 2020 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    i did this last night, with the addition of mushrooms it was awesome. served mine with pasta 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      April 21, 2020 at 10:14 am

      Awesome and great addition of mushrooms!

      Reply

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