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Delicious Chicken Piccata served with lemon and capers

Chicken Piccata

An easy-to-follow chicken piccata recipe featuring pan-seared chicken in a deliciously tangy lemon and caper sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Preparation

  • 2 large large boneless skinless chicken breasts provides texture
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances overall flavor
  • ½ teaspoon pepper adds mild heat

Breading and Cooking Ingredients

  • ½ cup flour creates a crispy coating
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated adds richness
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder contributes savory flavor
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter adds creaminess

Sauce Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry white wine like chardonnay or pinot grigio, deglazes the pan and adds acidity
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced brings aromatic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained adds a briny bite
  • 1 cup chicken broth provides moisture and depth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice offers brightness
  • 2 tablespoons cold salted butter finishes the sauce’s richness
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped for garnish and freshness

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Begin by preparing the chicken breasts. Cut each one into three thinner slices to help them cook evenly. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the slices down to about a ¼ inch thick.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, finely grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, coating both sides well.

Cooking

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the coated chicken slices to the pan and sear each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, pour in the white wine and add sliced garlic. Stir as it simmers to deglaze the pan.
  • Stir in the drained capers, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Return the chicken to the pan, spooning some sauce over the top.
  • Allow the chicken to cook in the sauce for an additional 3-5 minutes until cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly. Stir in the cold salted butter to finish.
  • Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top just before serving.

Notes

Served with a side of pasta or rice makes it more filling. Chicken piccata pairs well with a simple salad or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 850mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Chicken Piccata, comfort food, easy chicken recipe, Pasta Sauce, weeknight dinner
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