Frugal Gourmet's Chicken Piccata

Discover the perfect balance of flavor and simplicity with the "Frugal Gourmet's Chicken Piccata" recipe, a budget-friendly take on a classic Italian dish that’s as impressive as it is easy to make. Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts are enveloped in a tangy, buttery sauce made with zesty lemon juice, savory chicken broth, and briny capers. This quick and elegant dish, ready in just 35 minutes, uses simple pantry staples to create a restaurant-quality meal that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or alongside steamed vegetables to savor every bite of this delightful, cost-effective masterpiece. Perfect for lovers of comforting, citrus-forward flavors, this recipe proves you don’t have to break the bank to dine in style.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Capers (drained)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 2

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Dredge the chicken breasts in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess flour.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the floured chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Increase the heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, until slightly reduced.

Step 7

Stir in the capers and return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to warm through.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1100.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1613.0

Total Fat 49.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 653.6mg	0%
Sodium 3439.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 2.2g
Protein 226.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 133.7mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 2177.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.6%

Protein: 57.7%

Carbs: 13.7%