Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

Easy Chicken Piccata is an amazing dinner made in minutes that the entire family will love. This one pan Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe has only 7 ingredients and is packed with SO much flavor. This easy chicken recipe is one of our all-time favorites!

Ingredients:

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half length-wise

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided

1 cup white wine OR chicken stock

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

4 tablespoons capers drained

Instructions:

Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast liberally with salt and pepper.

Place flour in a shallow bowl and dip each chicken breast to coat. Coat both sides, and shake off any excess. Set aside.

Heat a large skillet with olive oil and 3 tablespoons butter over medium/high heat.

Once butter is melted and butter/oil begin to shimmer/crackle, add the chicken.

Brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaching 165F. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a foil tented plate.

Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers to the pan and lightly scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.

Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and allow to melt. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 5 minutes to slightly thicken.

Return chicken to the skillet and baste in the sauce. Allow to simmer until chicken is heated through.

Serve drizzled with sauce. Enjoy!