Lemon Chicken Piccata

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    311 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Lemon Chicken Piccata

Lemon Chicken Piccata is an easy and flavorful dish that is the perfect recipe for a quick weeknight dinner. 

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breast
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ c unbleached all-purpose flour

For the Sauce

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 c dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay work well)
  • ¼ c lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ c capers, drained
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions

  1. Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them, width-wise almost all the way through. Un-fold the breasts and pound them to an even thickness of roughly ¼ of an inch. Season the chicken with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.
  2. Spread the flour on a plate and dredge the chicken breasts in flour, coating the pieces well.
  3. Heat the butter in a large skillet. Once the butter is hot, add the chicken breasts and pan fry over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping once, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a serving dish. (Place the cooked chicken in a warm oven to keep warm while you prepare the sauce.)
  4. Add the white wine, lemon juice, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper to the pan. Scrape up any bits of chicken or flour that have stuck to the pan and simmer the wine mixture until it has reduced by about half, 4-5 minutes.
  5. Remove the sauce from the heat and add the capers. Pour the sauce over the chicken and top with fresh parsley.
  6. Serve the chicken over your choice of starch (if desired). Buttered pasta, mashed potatoes, polenta, or rice are all wonderful options.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 15.1g (5%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 9.4g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 989mg (41%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1.4g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 311kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 15.1g 5%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 9.4g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 989mg 41%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1.4g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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