Pan-Seared Chicken Piccata with Lemon and Capers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

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A classic Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a tangy lemon-caper sauce, perfectly balanced and ready in 30 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (whole30), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, avocado oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp avocado oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp capers
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Pour in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup water, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp capers and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, then add 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, turning to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.