Lemon Garlic Chicken Piccata
Pan fried chicken breasts and seasonings, smothered in a creamy lemon garlic sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
- ▢2 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless sliced in half lengthwise
- ▢1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- ▢1 tsp salt
- ▢1/2 tsp ground pepper
- ▢2 tbsp olive oil
- ▢3 tbsp minced garlic
- ▢1 cup milk I used 2%
- ▢1 cup heavy cream
- ▢1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- ▢2 tbsp lemon juice
- ▢2 tbsp capers
- ▢salt and pepper to taste
- ▢2 tbsp chopped basil
- ▢additional grated parmesan and capers to garnish
Cut each breast in half lengthwise into cutlets. Measure the flour, salt and pepper into a plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts and shake until completely coated with the flour.
In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the chicken breasts. Fry the breasts on each side about 4 minutes, until golden brown and no longer pink inside. Remove from the pan onto a plate.
Over medium heat, add the garlic to the remaining olive oil in the skillet and cook about 1 minute until the garlic is just starting to turn golden. Add the milk, cream and parmesan cheese to the skillet and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer the cream mixture for about 5 minutes until it starts to thicken.
Add the capers and lemon juice to the skillet. Start with 2 TBSP of lemon juice and add additional tablespoons one at a time if you like the sauce more tart. Stir to combine. Continue to simmer until the desired thickness, about 3 minutes.
Add the chicken back to the skillet to warm thru. Sprinkle the basil over the top and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 435
Total Fat: 27g (42% DV)
Saturated Fat: 13g (81% DV)
Cholesterol: 161mg (54% DV)
Sodium: 809mg (35% DV)
Potassium: 667mg (19% DV)
Carbohydrates: 9g (3% DV)
Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
Sugar: 2g (2% DV)
Protein: 38g (76% DV)
Vitamin A: 759 IU (15% DV)
Vitamin C: 5mg (6% DV)
Calcium: 185mg (19% DV)
Iron: 1mg (6% DV)