Chicken Piccata
Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-American dish featuring crispy breaded chicken topped with rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. It’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for an easy family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Chicken Piccata
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally and pounded thin
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional, substitute with extra chicken broth)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish