A quick and flavorful Italian-American classic, Chicken Piccata features tender chicken cutlets pan-fried and finished with a bright lemon-caper sauce.
1.5poundsboneless, skinless chicken breastscut into 0.5-inch thick cutlets
0.5cupall-purpose flour
0.5teaspoonsalt
0.25teaspoonblack pepper
Sauce
3tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsolive oil
1smallshallotminced
0.5cupchicken broth
0.5cupdry white wine
0.33cupcapersdrained
0.25cupfresh lemon juice
1tablespoonfresh parsleychopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Pound the chicken cutlets to an even 0.5-inch thickness. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
Stir in chicken broth, capers, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve hot with your favorite pasta or a side of roasted vegetables.