Description
Indulge in this vibrant Zesty Lemon Basil Chicken Piccata, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken fillets with a bright lemon sauce and fragrant basil. Served alongside crispy roasted potatoes, this recipe transports you to an Italian piazza right from your kitchen. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting meal at home, you’ll relish every bite of this flavor-packed dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 large fresh lemons (juiced)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients—mince garlic and chop basil while juicing the lemons.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter until bubbling. Sear the chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown; then remove from the skillet.
- Add minced garlic and capers to the skillet, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits for added flavor; return chicken to the pan.
- Add chopped basil, simmering together for an additional 3-4 minutes until flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg