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Butter-Lemon Instant Pot Chicken Piccata Recipe

By Jeff Misenti

Chicken Piccata
Credit: Adobe Stock

Difficulty Level: moderate

10 min Prep
20 min Cook
30 min Total
4 Servings

Let’s be honest, chicken can get a little boring over time. However, adding some zingy lemon freshness and briny capers can wake it up. Especially when cooked in an Instant Pot.

This gadget lets the recipe sing, which includes a buttery sauce that tastes like you stood at the stove for hours. It’s a great weeknight meal without the effort.

As someone with older kids drifting in at different times, I like dinners that hold up as people come and go. With this dish, it stays juicy even after reheating because the sauce protects the chicken instead of drying it out.

If you’re after tender chicken breasts in a bright lemon-caper sauce, with a rich butter finish, cooked quickly , check out the ingredients and steps below.

Instant Pot Chicken Piccata Ingredients

  • 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp of kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp of black pepper
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 2 tbsp of unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice (2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup of brined capers (drained)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 cup of fresh parsley (chopped)

Instant Pot Chicken Piccata Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry to remove moisture.
  2. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish, then dredge across each breast and shake off the extra.
  3. Press Sauté on the Instant Pot and add 1 tbsp of oil, 1 tbsp butter, then brown the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  4. Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom well with a wooden spoon to lift the browned bits.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, capers, and garlic.
  6. Slide the chicken back into the liquid, overlapping is fine. Lock the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  7. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. Let it naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release what’s left.
  8. Move the chicken to a serving platter.
  9. Switch back to Sauté and whisk in the remaining 1 tbsp butter until the sauce turns glossy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. Spoon sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with parsley, and serve right away over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 350cal
Carbohydrate: 10g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg