Description
Chicken Piccata is a delightful Italian-American dish that has become a family favorite due to its mouth-watering flavors and straightforward preparation. The dish typically features tender chicken breast fillets that are lightly floured and sautéed until golden brown, then simmered in a luscious sauce made from butter, lemon juice, capers, and white wine.
Ingredients
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- Chicken breasts: 4 medium-sized (about 6 oz each)
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- Salt: 1 teaspoon
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- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
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- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup (for dredging)
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- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
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- Unsalted butter: 4 tablespoons (divided)
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- Garlic: 4 cloves (minced)
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- Chicken broth: 1 cup
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- Lemon juice: 1/4 cup (freshly squeezed)
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- Capers: 2 tablespoons (drained)
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- Parsley: 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish)
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- Lemon slices: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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- Prepare the Chicken:
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- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness (about 1 inch).
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- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
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- Prepare the Chicken:
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- Dredge the Chicken:
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- Spread the flour on a plate and dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
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- Dredge the Chicken:
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- Cook the Chicken:
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- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
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- Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the butter melts and begins to bubble, add the chicken breasts.
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- Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
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- Cook the Chicken:
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- Make the Sauce:
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- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
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- Add the capers and bring the sauce to a simmer. Let it reduce for about 5 minutes.
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- Make the Sauce:
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- Finish the Sauce:
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- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
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- Finish the Sauce:
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- Combine Chicken and Sauce:
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- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top to coat. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat the chicken.
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- Combine Chicken and Sauce:
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- Serve:
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- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Drizzle with the pan sauce and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices if desired.
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- Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or vegetables for a complete meal.
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- Serve:
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Piccata!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes