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Classic Chicken Piccata

Three golden-brown fillets of chicken piccata topped generously with capers and fresh chopped parsley, sitting in a lemon-butter sauce.
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Make tender chicken cutlets coated in a bright, tangy lemon and caper pan sauce. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 8 thin cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken cutlets to about 1/4 inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet lightly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook the chicken in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet.
  6. Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  8. Stir in the capers. Return the chicken cutlets to the pan and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for 1 minute to reheat.
  9. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For an extra rich sauce, swirl in 1 tablespoon of cold butter right before serving.
  • Serve this dish over angel hair pasta or with steamed asparagus.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor in the sauce.

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