Real Deal Chicken Piccata

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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A bright, zesty Italian-inspired dish with perfectly seared chicken and a tangy lemon-caper sauce, made with genuine pantry staples and no artificial enhancements. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Boneless chicken breasts, All-purpose flour, Unsalted butter 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (1.5 lbs total), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness Boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup All-purpose flour
3 tbsp Unsalted butter
2 tbsp Olive oil
2, juiced (about 1/2 cup) Lemon
1/4 cup, drained Capers
2 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, then coat evenly in 1/2 cup flour, shaking off excess.
Step 2: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: Remove chicken to a plate, then add lemon juice and capers to the skillet, simmering for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Stir in parsley, return chicken to the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes until heated through and sauce coats the back of a spoon.