Chicken Piccata
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Chicken Piccata
Description
Chicken Piccata is prepared by seasoning and breading chicken breast filets, then frying them in butter for a crisp exterior and juicy interior. The pan sauce is crafted directly in the skillet by sautéing garlic and deglazing with white wine, which is reduced before adding chicken broth, lemon slices, lemon juice, and capers. These ingredients simmer to reduce and concentrate the flavors, producing a sauce that is both tangy and lightly salty from the capers. Finishing the sauce with additional butter enriches its texture and gives it a smooth consistency.
The dish balances the crunchy texture of the breadcrumb coating with the zesty lemon and savory caper sauce, offering a classic Italian-American flavor profile. Chicken Piccata can be served with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables to complement its bright and buttery sauce. Adding fresh parsley as a garnish provides a herbal note and vibrant appearance that rounds out the presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Italian style
- 5 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon , thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup capers , drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the two chicken breasts into four thinner filets.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and press into Italian breadcrumbs on both sides.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter to a large skillet on medium heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan and add to plate tented with foil.
- To the pan add garlic and white wine.
- Stir to combine then reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in chicken broth, lemon slices, lemon juice, and capers and cook for 6-8 minutes until reduced by half.
- Turn off heat, add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and stir well until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the chicken back into the pan, spoon sauce over it to coat and garnish with minced parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1040mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 834IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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