Description
Zesty Lemon Basil Chicken Piccata is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates weeknight dinners to a culinary adventure. Featuring tender chicken breasts in a bright, tangy lemon sauce infused with fresh basil and capers, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds and impress guests at any gathering. Quick to prepare, it’s the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication, making it a must-try for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 zesty lemons, juiced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up brown bits from the pan. Stir in capers and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add chopped basil before returning the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece. Cook for an additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg