Description
Brighten your dinner table with this Zesty Lemon Basil Chicken Piccata! Juicy chicken breasts are sautéed to golden perfection and drenched in a tangy lemon sauce infused with fresh basil. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is quick, flavorful, and visually appealing. Your family and guests will rave about the burst of zesty goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 large lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp capers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and capers; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in chopped basil before returning the chicken to the pan. Coat each piece with the sauce.
- Serve over pasta or alongside roasted vegetables, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 115mg