Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Zesty Lemon Basil Chicken Piccata! This quick and easy dish features succulent chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, drizzled with a tangy lemon-basil sauce that brightens any dinner table. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this gluten-free recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for those looking to impress without a fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 large lemons (juiced)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the basil and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and capers to the skillet; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth; bring mixture to a simmer and scrape up any bits from the pan.
- Stir in chopped basil, let simmer for a few more minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot with sauce drizzled over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 140mg