Chicken Piccata Recipe

Chicken Piccata Recipe with lemon and capers

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4.60 from 5 votes

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute dinner, easy chicken recipe, easy dinner idea

Servings:

Calories: 328kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
4 thin sliced chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ lemon (sliced)
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter
3-4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (julienned)
2 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
salt and pepper (to taste)
Pasta (cooked for serving)

Instructions

Season chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning.
In a large pan, over medium high heat, add oil and warm through before adding chicken. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, once juices run clear.
Remove chicken to a warm plate and set aside.
Once chicken is removed, use a paper towel to wipe out excess oil from pan. Add in garlic and sundried tomatoes, cook for a minute before adding in lemon slices and lemon juice.
Allow lemon juice to reduce before adding in butter, capers, and parsley.
Allow butter to melt and then add in cooked chicken cooked pasta.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4 people, with 1 serving being 1 chicken breast with sauce (no pasta). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

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