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Chicken Piccata Recipe

Chicken Piccata Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A classic Chicken Piccata recipe that combines tender, thinly sliced chicken breasts with a tangy lemon-caper sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.


Ingredients

Chicken Piccata:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced or pounded)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • juice of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Season and Coat Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly coat in flour.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet, cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
  3. Make Sauce: Deglaze the pan with white wine, add broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Finish Dish: Stir in remaining butter, return chicken to skillet, coat in sauce, and rewarm.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serve Chicken Piccata over angel hair pasta or roasted potatoes.
  • Substitute wine with additional broth if desired.