Description
Zesty Lemon Basil Chicken Piccata is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy lemon sauce, fresh basil, and zesty capers. This quick-to-prepare recipe is ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, making it a crowd-pleaser that will transport you to an Italian villa with every bite. Serve it over pasta or rice for a complete meal that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and capers to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil; cook for another minute until well combined.
- Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg