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    Home » Main » Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce Recipe

    Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce Recipe

    Published: Jan 1, 2021 · Modified: Oct 14, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Not only is this the tastiest chicken piccata with lemon sauce recipe you’ll meet, it is also super easy to prepare. Add it to your dinner rotation pronto!

    lemon chicken piccata pieces lined up in a baking dish with capers on top.

    Original post: March 2018 | Updated: January 2021

    Why This Recipe Works

    Lemon Chicken Piccata is: fresh, lemony, savory, succulent, tender, satisfying, juicy, it requires very few ingredients and it is ridiculously easy to make. The capers, lemon juice and chicken are the perfect trio.

    We LOVE this meal in our family. It complies with programs such as Whole30, so it is healthy. In addition to that, it’s just the tastiest little chicken dinner you’ll ever meet. Once you try it, you’ll absolutely need to make it again and again.

    Chicken Piccata is super easy to prepare, which makes it the perfect week-night meal. It would also be a great option to serve when hosting guests.

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    top view of baking dish filled with lemon chicken piccata surrounded by lemons.

    How To Make Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce Recipe

    Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Place the chicken breast halves between two pieces of wax paper and pound to 1-inch thickness using a mallet or heavy wooden spoon.

    pounded chicken breast between two pieces of wax paper.

    Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and pour the almond flour, salt and pepper onto a small plate. Mix together and spread into an even layer. One at a time, place the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring the entire surface is coated.

    four flour coated chicken breasts prepped and sitting on cutting board.

    Place the coated chicken into the skillet with the hot oil, cover, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Place the cooked chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

    chicken breasts lined up in a baking dish before baking lemon chicken piccata.

    Step 3

    Add the lemon juice, chicken broth and capers to the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up remnants from the pan. Remove from the heat and pour over the chicken in the baking dish.

    chicken breasts lined up in a baking dish before baking with capers on top.

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Top with parsley and extra lemon juice and serve over cooked pasta or rice!

    Recipe Notes

    • Serve over roasted sweet potatoes for an even healthier dish, but Chicken Piccata is typically served over cooked pasta or mashed potatoes. Either way, you will love this meal.
    • As the recipe is written, it is 100% Whole30 compliant. If you are not aiming to adhere to this diet, replace the almond flour with any other type of flour, if desired.
    top view of baked chicken swimming in a lemony sauce.

    What To Serve With Chicken Piccata – 17 ideas!

    This simple yet delicious classic Italian dish is a quick and easy favorite dinner! If you need ideas about what to serve with chicken piccata, click over for 17 delicious ideas so you can serve a complete meal.

    close up of cooked lemon chicken piccata with capers on top.

    FAQ About Chicken Piccata

    What is the difference between Chicken Piccata and Chicken Francese?

    The main difference between these two popular dishes is that chicken francese gets dipped into flour and egg wash before frying, while chicken piccata gets dipped and dredged in flour (as well as adding capers!).

    What does piccata mean?

    It refers to the thinly sliced meat that then is combined with capers and lemon sauce.

    Is chicken piccata with lemon sauce healthy?

    Yes, chicken piccata with lemon sauce is a healthy dish that incorporates a lot of protein and capers are high in antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin K.

    What are capers made from?

    Capers grow on a prickly bush that grows in the Mediterranean and they are harvested un-ripened flower buds from the plant. Once picked, they are dried and preserved.

    Delicious Chicken Recipes

    I like to buy bulk chicken packs at Costco – both chicken breasts and thighs work. It’s affordable and so versatile for cooking! Here’s some great ways to put that chicken to use.

    • Grilled Chicken and Veggies in Foil – This Whole30 compliant dinner is the easiest and healthiest summer grilling recipe! Throw a few ingredients into a piece of foil and throw it on the grill.
    • Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole – Dinner has never been easier! NO PREP is required for this quick and delicious casserole. Simplify those busy weeknights by adding this hearty meal to the dinner rotation!
    • Chicken Alfredo is the perfect dinner recipe for busy nights. Done in 30 minutes and made in a single pan, everyone at the table will love this comforting dish!
    • Instant Pot Chicken and Rice is a perfect weeknight dinner. This yummy recipe boasts flavor, veggies and rice all in one dish. Kids and adults love it!
    • Pineapple BBQ Chicken requires only FOUR ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. This quick and easy dinner recipe is packed with flavor and will feed your family quickly.

    What To Do With Lemons

    Lemons are such a magical and versatile citrus fruit. If you are wondering what to do with lemons that might be sitting in your kitchen, read on for a variety of delicious ideas!

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    Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce Recipe

    Not only is this the tastiest chicken piccata with lemon sauce recipe you’ll meet, it is also super easy to prepare. Add it to your dinner rotation pronto!
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 468kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/2 cup almond flour
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1/2 cup lemon juice
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1/4 cup capers
    • Italian parsley and lemon slices for topping

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Place the chicken breast halves between two pieces of wax paper and pound to 1-inch thickness using a mallet or heavy wooden spoon.
    • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and pour the almond flour, salt and pepper onto a small plate. Mix together and spread into an even layer. One at a time, place the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring the entire surface is coated. Place the coated chicken into the skillet with the hot oil, cover, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Place the cooked chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
    • Add the lemon juice, chicken broth and capers to the skillet and bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up remnants from the pan. Remove from the heat and pour over the chicken in the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
    • Top with parsley and extra lemon juice and serve over cooked pasta or rice.

    Notes

    • Serve over Roasted Sweet Potatoes for an even healthier dish, but Chicken Piccata is typically served over cooked pasta or mashed potatoes. Either way, you will love this meal.
    • As the recipe is written, it is 100% Whole30 compliant. If you are not aiming to adhere to this diet, replace the almond flour with any other type of flour, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 915mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
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