Chicken Piccata with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
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Chicken Piccata with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
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This easy Classic Italian Chicken Piccata recipe features thin slices of chicken breast smothered in a smooth lemon butter sauce with capers, all made in one pan in 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken breast cutlets 6-8 total, see notes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1/2 cup dry white wine such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc, or chicken stock/broth
- Juice and zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
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Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour (1/4 cup), kosher salt (1 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon).
- Dredge each chicken breast cutlet in the flour mixture, pressing the flour into the surface of the chicken so it's completely coated, and gently shaking off any excess flour. Set on a plate or cutting board as you work to coat them all.
- Heat up 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the dredged chicken cutlets to the skillet. Cook for three minutes, then flip and cook for another three minutes (or until browned and fully cooked). Remove to a plate.
- Add the white wine (1/2 cup) or chicken stock, lemon zest and juice, and capers (2 tablespoons) to the skillet and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow to simmer until liquid has reduced by about half, stirring frequently, about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low and add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, stirring until it's completely melted in. Add the chicken back into the skillet and heat just for a minute or so until it absorbs a bit of the sauce and is heated up again.
- Serve with sauce spooned over the chicken.
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Notes
- You can usually buy chicken cutlets already cut, but if you can't find them, a chicken cutlet is essentially a chicken breast cut in half. You can make your own by holding a chicken breast flat on a cutting board and, holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, carefully slicing the breast in half through the entire length.
- Serving suggestion: I like serving chicken piccata with pasta to absorb some of the piccata sauce, such as linguine. It's great with rice or mashed potatoes, too.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
175mg
(58%)
Sodium
1057mg
(44%)
Potassium
860mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
418IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1057mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 860mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 418IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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