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Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata

Easy Chicken Piccata — lemon caper sauce, pan-seared chicken, ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Piccata
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the capers and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 45gFat: 15gSodium: 650mgFiber: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the sauce with the chicken broth. Pounding the chicken to an even thickness ensures it cooks evenly and quickly. Serve with pasta, rice, or a side of steamed vegetables to complete the meal.

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