Irresistible Lemon Chicken Piccata with Mushrooms

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken
Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet. This ensures even cooking. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

2. Coat the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.

3. Saute the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sauté for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

4. Cook the Aromatics
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

5. Deglaze the Skillet
Pour white wine into the skillet, scraping any browned bits off the bottom. Allow it to simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

6. Make the Sauce
Add chicken broth, lemon slices, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir in the capers and mushrooms. Let simmer for 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften.

7. Return the Chicken
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Let cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened.

8. Finish with Herbs
Stir in fresh parsley, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Chicken Piccata, Lemon Chicken, Sauteed Chicken, Italian Dinner, Easy Dinner Recipe, Chicken and Mushrooms, Chicken in Lemon Sauce, Chicken with Capers, Gourmet Chicken Dish, Citrus Chicken

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1200

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