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Chicken Piccata

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken in a tangy lemon caper sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pounds chicken cutlets or breasts, boneless, skinless, butterflied
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1¾ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 finely chopped shallot
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 4-6 cloves)
  • 1½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon), plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained

Garnish

  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped, optional

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  • Cook chicken in butter and oil until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  • Sauté shallot and garlic, then add stock, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, and capers; simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add more lemon zest or capers as desired.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Capers, chicken, lemon