Simple Chicken Piccata (Printable Version)
Zesty 30-minute chicken piccata with a tangy lemon-caper sauce. Great with your favorite pasta for a cozy Italian night.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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1 tsp lemon pepper, for seasoning
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A pinch of salt
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1 lb chicken breasts, sliced thin and flattened
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1/4 cup plain flour
→ Cooking Fat
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2 tbsp olive oil, split
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6 tbsp butter, divided
→ Sauce
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1/4 cup white wine, dry
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3 tbsp capers, drained and washed
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2 tsp garlic, finely minced
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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1 cup chicken broth
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2 tbsp standard flour
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2 tbsp lemon juice
# Steps:
01 -
Sprinkle the chicken with some salt and lemon seasoning, then give it a light flour coat
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In a pan with 1 tbsp each olive oil and butter, fry 2 chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes per side till golden. Put aside to stay warm
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Use the remaining oil, butter, and chicken pieces for another round
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Cook minced garlic in 3 tbsp butter for half a minute. Mix in some flour, then stir in wine till it reduces. Add broth, capers, and lemon juice, then simmer it all for 5 minutes
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Add the last tbsp of butter to finish the sauce. Toss the chicken back in, let it cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle parsley on top
# Notes:
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Pair it with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta