Description
A classic Italian-American dish, Chicken Piccata features tender chicken cutlets in a tangy lemon and caper sauce. This stovetop chicken recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve over pasta or with a side of vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Piccata:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken cutlets: Flatten the chicken cutlets evenly.
- Dredge the chicken: Coat the chicken in a flour mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Sear the chicken until golden.
- Prepare the sauce: Create a tangy sauce with wine, broth, lemon, and capers.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Simmer the chicken in the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a richer sauce, add an extra tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
