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Chicken Piccata

A quick and flavorful Italian-American classic, Chicken Piccata features tender chicken cutlets pan-fried and finished with a bright lemon-caper sauce.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 0.5-inch thick cutlets
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.33 cup capers drained
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, 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.