We aren’t messing around-this isn’t just lemon chicken. Our lemon chicken recipe does all of that thanks to a few of our favorite big, bright flavors: Let’s start with the good news: lean and protein-packed, boneless, skinless chicken breast is super healthy! The bad news: boneless, skinless chicken breast is kind of bland! The solution? Use the chicken breast as a blank canvas for all of your favorite big flavors, without undermining its’ inherent healthfulness. Alternatively, you could heat it up in a skillet.A Flavor-Giving Trifecta Makes this the Best Lemon Chicken Recipe, Ever. When ready to serve, allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge before popping it back in the oven at 350☏ for 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container, then transfer to the freezer. If you’d like to make and freeze this chicken piccata ahead of time just place it in the fridge until it’s completely cooled. In an airtight container, it will keep for 3 – 5 days, just be sure it’s properly cooled before storing. You can store this chicken piccata easily in the fridge. Found your recipe and it is every bit as good and exactly what I was looking for… AND I had everything needed on hand (even better)! Thank you!!! Leftovers I had Lemon caper chicken piccata at a restaurant recently and so enjoyed it.
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Substitute chicken broth for the wine if you’re looking for an alcohol free version.That’s where all the flavor is, so you want to make sure you scrape really well. Make sure to scrape all those delicious brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.You can also serve this over rice, with a side of roasted broccoli or green beans. This lemon chicken piccata is perfect over buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Finish and Serve: Pour the sauce over the chicken garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.Add remaining butter to the sauce in the skillet and whisk for about a minute. Add chicken back to skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes. Taste the sauce and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Return skillet to heat and bring to a boil. Add lemon juice, chicken stock or wine, capers and scrape up the brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Add Ingredients: Remove skillet from heat.When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet. Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. Cook Chicken: In a large skillet melt 2 tbsp of butter with the olive oil, over medium to high heat.Dredge chicken in flour and shake off any excess. Prep Chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper.Capers – This is another key ingredient in this recipe, they’ll give the dish more lemony, oily and salty flavor.White wine – A dry white wine will work great such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.Lemon juice – This is the star of this recipe, so you want to make sure is freshly squeezed for best flavor.Substitute sunflower, safflower or avocado oil. Olive oil – Pretty much my oil of choice all the time, especially for dishes such as this.Butter – I always use unsalted, this way I can control how much salt is in my food.Flour – All purpose flour for dredging our chicken through.My breasts were fairly small and thin so I didn’t need to cut them. If using larger breasts, make sure you cut them in half lengthwise. You can also do this with boneless skinless chicken thighs, for the dark meat lover. Chicken Breasts – You want them boneless and skinless.Plus, you only need one skillet, which makes cleanup a breeze! If you love the bright taste lemons, this dish is for you! Ingredient Notes
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It’s such an easy dish to make and so full of flavor! The ingredient list is incredibly simple and the entire meal takes just over 40 minutes start to finish. Easy To Make And Ready In Just 40 Minutes.It’s amazing how you can turn a few basic ingredients into a fabulous and totally delicious dish! Easy Chicken Piccata My lemon chicken piccata is an impressive dish, yet it’s so simple to make. You know they say “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” It’s true! And if you don’t believe me, I dare you to try it, cook him a meal like this! This chicken piccata is the perfect romantic dish for a special occasion. Made entirely in one pan, it’s perfect with pasta for a quick and delicious dinner. This Lemon Chicken Piccata is a simple, yet impressive dish! Delicious chicken in a tasty lemon, butter and capers sauce.