Chicken Piccata Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
311 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Piccata Recipe
Description
The Chicken Piccata Recipe involves seasoning boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredging them in flour before pan-frying in butter and olive oil until golden and cooked through. After removing the chicken, the pan is deglazed with fresh lemon juice, chicken stock, and rinsed capers, producing a flavorful sauce with slight acidity and a hint of brininess.
The sauce is boiled briefly while scraping the pan’s browned bits to incorporate flavor. The chicken is returned to simmer in this sauce, absorbing its sharp and buttery character. Additional butter whisked into the sauce adds silkiness and richness.
The dish is plated with the sauce poured over and garnished with fresh chopped parsley, which contributes a mild herbal contrast to the lemon and caper notes. This preparation creates a balanced, bright main course that pairs well with simple sides like pasta or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- salt sea salt and freshly ground
- black pepper sea salt and freshly ground
- all-purpose flour for dredging
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup lemon juice fresh
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup capers rinsed, brined
- ⅓ cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Season all sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add flour to a bowl to dredge the chicken in. Shake off excess flour.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter along with 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- When the oils start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 5-8 minutes on each side (internal temp 165°F). Remove the chicken and place on a plate.
- Leave juices and oil in the pan and add lemon juice, chicken stock, and capers. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan to add flavor. Taste and season accordingly.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken and place on a platter.
- Add 2 more tablespoons butter to the pan and whisk the sauce vigorously.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 449mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 817IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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