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Chicken Piccata (Chicken Breast in Lemon Sauce with Capers)
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KipfiletPan1 servings15 minutes±240 kcal
Ingredients
- —160 g chicken breast
- —1 teaspoon olive oil
- —1 small clove of garlic, finely chopped
- —1 teaspoon lemon zest
- —Juice of 1/4 lemon
- —1 tablespoon yogurt (full-fat, goat, or sheep yogurt) for a light creamy sauce
- —1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
- —Pepper and sea salt to taste
- —Optional: parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the chicken breast over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Add the garlic and sauté briefly.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and a few tablespoons of water, then let it simmer gently.
- Stir the yogurt into the sauce for a light creamy texture.
- Mix in the capers and let it simmer for another minute.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce poured over and garnish with some parsley.
Serving Tip
Serve the chicken in the sauce in a small, deep dish to let the lemon aroma rise, just like in an Italian trattoria.
Storage Tip
Keeps for up to 1 day; preferably store the sauce separately.
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LAST_UPDATE: 2/18/2026