Description
Zesty Lemon Basil Chicken Piccata is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a vibrant lemon-basil sauce. This recipe is perfect for transforming a simple weeknight dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience. With its refreshing flavors and aromatic ingredients, you’ll feel like you’re dining on an Italian terrace. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in the olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in the skillet for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in capers and chopped basil; let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece, and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve over pasta or rice with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg