Description
Zesty Lemon Basil Chicken Piccata is a delightful dish that will brighten up any dinner table. Featuring tender, pan-seared chicken enveloped in a tangy lemon sauce with fragrant basil, this recipe is both quick to prepare and full of flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meals, it pairs beautifully with pasta or fresh vegetables, making it a versatile favorite. Impress your loved ones with this easy recipe that brings joy and deliciousness to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side), then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and capers; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet with chopped basil, simmer for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg