Italian Lemon Chicken Piccata
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 5 · medium

Tender chicken breasts in a bright, tangy lemon-caper sauce, served over a bed of fluffy orzo and roasted asparagus.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 2 tbsp olive oil, for sautéing
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
- 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 2 cups orzo, dry
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon zest, grated
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
1. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, shaking off any excess.
- 2
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.


