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Chicken Piccata Recipe

Chicken Piccata Recipe

Chicken Piccata is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken in a vibrant lemon-caper sauce. This recipe offers a restaurant-quality dining experience in the comfort of your home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken Piccata:
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts (3 large pieces)
  • All-purpose flour 1/2 cup
  • Unsalted butter 4 tablespoons, divided
  • Olive oil 3 tablespoons
  • Fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup, from 1 large lemon
  • Dry white wine such as Chardonnay (1/2 cup)
  • Capers rinsed under cold water (3 tablespoons)
  • Salt 1 teaspoon, or to taste
  • Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
  • For Garnish:
  • Lemon sliced into thin rings (1 small)
  • Fresh parsley chopped (1/4 cup)

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast lengthwise to yield six thin cutlets. Season both sides of the cutlets with salt and black pepper.
  2. Place the flour in a shallow dish and coat each chicken piece lightly, shaking off any excess. Arrange the coated cutlets in a single layer on a plate.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. When the butter begins to sizzle, place three chicken cutlets in the skillet. Sauté each side for 2–4 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving platter. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken, adding 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet as needed.
  4. Keeping the skillet at medium-high heat, pour in the white wine, followed by the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of butter, and the rinsed capers. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the pan to infuse the sauce with additional flavor.
  5. Dip the cooked chicken cutlets into the sauce one by one, ensuring they are well-coated, and return them to the platter. Continue simmering the sauce for an additional 2 minutes to slightly thicken.
  6. Pour the sauce over the chicken, then garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley before serving.