Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is a classic, that is quick and easy to make and full of flavor. Butter, lemon juice & capers make the delicious sauce! Bright and lemony with salty bursts from capers, you can have it on the table in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about one pound total, butterflied and then cut in half)
- 1/4 cup flour (to dredge the chicken cutlets)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (can use regular olive oil_
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (Approximately 3 lemons, plus an extra lemon for slices for garnish.)
- 1/4 cup brined capers
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or dry white wine
- 1/8 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
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Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to butterfly them. Open them cut it into two pieces. So for the two chicken breasts, you'll end up with four chicken cutlets.
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In a medium-sized dish, add the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken in this mixture coating both sides.
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In a large saucepan, heat two tablespoons of butter and olive oil. Brown the chicken cutlets by cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove cooked chicken from the pan and place it in a dish.
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To the saucepan, add the chicken broth or wine, lemon juice, and capers. Cook on medium-low until this sauce has reduced by a third.
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Whisk in one tablespoon of butter.
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Place the cooked chicken on plates, pour the sauce over and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Recipe Notes
What to serve with chicken piccata:
- Rice
- Noodles
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Pasta
What can you substitute for capers in chicken piccata?
- You can substitute green olives, use as many as your desire.
Recipe Tips:
- If you like garlic, add one minced clove to the sauce for one minute prior to plating the dish.
- Use wine or chicken broth.
- To make dairy-free, use a dairy-free butter substitute or olive oil. The flavor will change somewhat.
- When chicken is on sale, stock up and freeze for easy weeknight meals.
- Make extra for leftovers.