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Classic Chicken Piccata

A simple yet elegant Italian chicken piccata recipe with tender chicken cutlets in a bright lemon-butter sauce with capers. Ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 391

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup capers drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast horizontally (butterflying) to create two thinner cutlets. Place between plastic wrap and gently pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken cutlets evenly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a shallow dish, add the flour. Lightly dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and all the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter stops foaming.
  5. Cook the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate and cover loosely with foil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and add the white wine to the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Add lemon juice and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  8. Return heat to low, add the capers and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, stirring until butter melts and sauce becomes silky.
  9. Return the chicken to the pan, turning to coat in the sauce, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to reheat.
  10. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 29gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1268mgFiber: 1g
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