Description
This Chicken Piccata with Artichokes is a bright, tangy, and savory dish featuring pan-seared chicken in a silky lemon-butter sauce, briny capers, and tender artichokes. It’s a quick, one-pan meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness, or use chicken cutlets)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp capers (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup artichoke hearts (quartered, canned or jarred, drained)
- 2 tbsp butter (for finishing the sauce)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare & Sear the Chicken
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Lemon-Butter Sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine, scraping up the browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, and artichoke hearts. Stir well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F/75°C).
- Stir in 2 tbsp butter to make the sauce silky and rich.
Step 3: Serve & Enjoy
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Pair with angel hair pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce!
Notes
- Want a creamier sauce? Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end.
- Prefer a spicier kick? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Extra veggies? Toss in spinach or cherry tomatoes for added freshness.
- No wine? Use extra chicken broth and a splash of apple cider vinegar for depth.