
Chicken Piccata
A simple and flavorful chicken piccata recipe perfect for a weeknight meal.
1.5 lb
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts-pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1/2 cup
All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp
Salt
1/4 tsp
Black pepper
2 tbsp
Olive oil
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A simple and flavorful chicken piccata recipe perfect for a weeknight meal.
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the capers and parsley.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with a side of vegetables.
Ingredients
4
- Chicken
- 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts-pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- Sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice-freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp Capers-drained
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley-chopped
Equipment
- Shallow dish
- Large skillet
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the capers and parsley.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with a side of vegetables.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
450
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