Lemon Chicken Piccata with Grilled Bread
Tender pan-seared chicken in a bright lemon-caper sauce, served with grilled bread to soak up all the flavorful jus—an elegant yet easy Italian‑inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (about 1½ lb total)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup dry white wine (e.g., Pinot Grigio)
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 4 slices crusty bread (Italian or sourdough), for grilling
- Optional garnish: lemon wedges and extra parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper; dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden-brown and cooked through; transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium; add white wine to deglaze pan, scraping up browned bits, and simmer 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers; simmer 3–4 minutes until sauce slightly reduces.
- Stir in remaining butter and parsley, swirling until melted and sauce is glossy.
- Return chicken to pan to coat in sauce; warm through for 1–2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grill or toast bread slices until crisp and golden on both sides.
- Serve chicken over grilled bread, spoon sauce and capers on top, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- For extra tang, add a touch of lemon zest to the sauce.
- Swap capers for green olives if preferred.
- Make gluten-free by using GF flour and serving with gluten-free bread.
- Leftover sauce makes a great dressing for pasta or roasted veggies.
- Chicken cutlets can be pounded thin for quicker cooking and mild crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken + 1 slice bread
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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