Easy Chicken Piccata with lemon butter caper sauce. A quick 30-minute high-protein dinner perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Protein Per Serving: ~38g
- Calories Per Serving: ~420
- Carbs: ~6g
- Fat: ~26g
(Macros estimated using 4 chicken breasts and light flour dredge.)
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin-sliced or butterflied)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup capers, drained
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Prep Chicken: Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge: Lightly coat chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Remove and set aside.
- Build Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to skillet; sauté 30 seconds.
- Deglaze: Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Scrape up browned bits and simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in capers. Let sauce reduce slightly.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Busy Mom Protein Tips
- Serve over mashed potatoes or rice for sports-night fuel.
- Pair with roasted broccoli for a high-protein balanced plate.
- Double the batch for next-day lunch meal prep.
