A lighter version of the classic chicken piccata, this is a perfect weeknight meal.
Prep Time15mins
Cook Time20mins
Total Time35mins
Course: dinner, entree, main dish
Cuisine: italian, italian american
Keyword: chicken, lemon, light, piccata
Servings: 4
Calories: 411kcal
Author: Two Lucky Spoons
Ingredients
2lemonsthinly sliced
1teaspoonsugar
4garlic cloveshalved
4bonelessskinless chicken breasts
1teaspoonkosher saltdivided
½teaspoonpepper
1Tablespoonolive oil
2Tablespoonsbutterdivided
1shallotminced
1teaspoonminced garlic
1Tablespoonfresh oregano
1Tablespoonfresh thyme
½cupdry white wine
1cupunsalted chicken broth
1teaspoonflour
1Tablespooncapers
2Tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
Instructions
In a bowl combine the lemon slices, garlic halves, and sugar and set aside.
Place a chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a heavy skillet or rolling pin until about ¾-inch thick. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
Sprinkle ½ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper on both sides of all of the breasts. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet and cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side until done all the way through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
Add the sliced lemon mixture to the pan and cook until for one minute or until the lemons begin to brown. Return them back to the bowl.
Wipe out the skillet with paper towels and return to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan along with the shallot, minced garlic, oregano and thyme. Cook for 1 minute. Add the wine to the pan and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom. Reduce the wine until nearly evaporated. Add in ½ teaspoon kosher salt, chicken stock, and flour and whisk together. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has reduced and is slightly thick. Remove from the heat. Whisk in remaining butter and capers. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan and turn to coat in the sauce. Top the chicken with the lemon slices and parsley. Serve with noodles and fresh asparagus.