Chicken Piccata
A classic Chicken Piccata recipe that delivers a perfect balance of tangy lemon and briny capers with tender, pan-seared chicken coated in a silky butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
½ cup All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Kosher Salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp Olive Oil
½ cup Dry White Wine (optional)
¾ cup Chicken Broth
¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Capers
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by pounding it to an even ¼-inch thickness and seasoning with salt and black pepper
- Dredge the chicken cutlets in flour, shaking off excess flour
- Sear the chicken in a mixture of butter and olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown, then remove and keep warm
- Deglaze the pan with white wine (or chicken broth), scraping up browned bits
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the pan and simmer for a few minutes
- Return the chicken to the pan, coat with sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour for dredging.
You can substitute white wine with an equal amount of chicken broth.
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