Exotic Supercar Chicken Piccata
Pan-seared chicken breasts with a bright lemon-caper sauce, featuring a golden crust that mirrors the gleam of a vintage supercar. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Chicken breasts, All-purpose flour, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) Chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Dry white wine
- 2 tbsp Capers
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness, season both sides with salt and black pepper, then dredge in 1/2 cup flour, shaking off excess.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then transfer to a plate.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter to the skillet, swirl to melt, then stir in 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup white wine, and 2 tbsp capers; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and cook for 1 minute more; stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, then serve immediately.








