This easy Chicken Piccata turns simple ingredients into a meal that feels restaurant-style without any stress. It’s light, fresh, and packed with flavor from lemon, garlic, and capers. Best of all, it’s perfect for busy nights and ready in just 20 minutes.

💛 Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Quick and Simple: Perfect for busy weeknights
• Bright Flavor: Fresh lemon + salty capers = amazing taste
• Gluten-Free: Uses almond and arrowroot flour
• Versatile: Goes well with pasta, veggies, or salad

🛒 Ingredients

Chicken: 2 chicken breasts (sliced in half)
Seasoning: Salt and pepper
Butter: 2 tablespoons
Coating: 1½ cups almond flour + ¼ cup arrowroot flour
Sauce:

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp capers
• 3 tbsp lemon juice

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

Slice chicken breasts into thin pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Coat the Chicken

Mix almond flour and arrowroot flour in a bowl. Lightly coat each chicken piece.

3. Cook Until Golden

Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (165°F). Remove and set aside.

4. Make the Lemon Sauce

Add chicken broth to the same pan. Scrape the bottom for extra flavor. Add garlic and lemon juice, cook for 1–2 minutes, then stir in capers.

5. Simmer and Serve

Return chicken to the pan. Let it simmer for 5 minutes so the sauce thickens and flavors blend.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Classic: Serve over pasta or noodles
Light: Pair with arugula or roasted vegetables
Cozy: Add crusty bread to soak the sauce

Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

A quick and easy chicken piccata made with lemon, garlic, and capers. Ready in 20 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 5

Equipment

• Large skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Tongs or spatula
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  

• 2 chicken breasts sliced in half
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup arrowroot flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

 

• Slice chicken breasts in half and season with salt and pepper.
• Mix almond flour and arrowroot flour. Coat chicken lightly.
• Cook in butter over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
• Add chicken broth to the pan and scrape the bottom. Add garlic and lemon juice, cook 1–2 minutes, then add capers.
• Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Keyword Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe