Description
Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata is a flavorful dish that features tender chicken cooked in a light sauce made with fresh lemon juice capers and herbs The recipe captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine by combining bright citrus notes with savory and tangy elements creating a well balanced and vibrant meal perfect for any occasion
Ingredients
Take 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup flour (whole wheat or almond flour can be used for a healthier alternative)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup chicken stock
1 ½ tablespoons rinsed and chopped capers
2 smashed or minced garlic cloves
salt and pepper to taste
freshly chopped parsley
lemon slices
Instructions
Take 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and butterfly each by slicing horizontally into two thinner pieces. Place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to a thickness of ½ inch. Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
Dredge the Chicken
Spread ½ cup flour whole wheat or almond flour can be used for a healthier alternative in a shallow dish. Lightly coat each chicken cutlet in the flour shaking off any excess.
Cook the Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add two chicken cutlets at a time and cook for about 2 ½ minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and repeat with the remaining pieces adding more butter or olive oil as needed.
Make the Sauce
Using the same skillet add ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ½ cup chicken stock 1 ½ tablespoons rinsed and chopped capers and 2 smashed or minced garlic cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Combine and Simmer
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet spooning the sauce over the pieces. Let everything simmer together for 2-5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
Serve and Enjoy
Place the chicken on plates and drizzle with the lemon-caper sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot alongside your preferred side dishes.
Notes
Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata notes
Cook chicken evenly to avoid dryness
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
Simmer sauce gently to thicken without burning
Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture
Avoid overcooking capers to keep their punch
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 8