Description
This Pork Piccata features tender pork chops coated in a zesty lemon sauce enriched with butter and capers. Quick to prepare, it’s an excellent choice for a delightful homemade dinner that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour (for dredging)
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon brined capers, drained
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Garnish (optional) chopped parsley and/or freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat them in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, combine half the butter with the olive oil.
- Once hot, sear the pork chops for 3-5 minutes per side until golden. Transfer them to a plate.
- Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining butter, and capers, scraping up any bits from the pan.
- Stir in the cream, then return to heat. Once bubbling, add the pork back in.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the pork is cooked through and the sauce reduces to your taste.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and/or parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, use chicken breasts instead of pork chops.
Pair with pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Make sure to drain the capers well to avoid excess saltiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg