Chicken Breasts Piccata Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: chicken breasts 4 lg. halved, about 2 lb; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons capers drained; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped; 4 slices lemon for garnish; 4 lime this slices, for garnish

Servings: persons

chicken breasts 4 lg. halved, about 2 lb
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup wine vinegar
2 tablespoons capers drained
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
4 slices lemon for garnish
4 lime this slices, for garnish

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1. Bone and skin chicken breasts. Cut each into 2 pieces, cutting crosswise so that each piece is 2 to 3 inches square.
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2. Place between sheets of plastic wrap. With flat side of mallet, pound to about 1/4 inch thickness and double the diameter. Coat on all sides with flour.
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3. Heat oil and butter in heavy skillet. Add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Brown quickly on both sides, cooking about 1 minute in all, sufficient time to cook meat through. Remove onto warm platter.
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4. Pour off excess fat. Add wine, vinegar, capers and lemon juice to pan. Heat to a boil, scraping bottom of pan.
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5. When about 4 tablespoons liquid remains, pour it over chicken on platter. Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with lemon and lime slices. Serve immediately.
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Tips: Chicken breasts may be pounded, coated with flour and stored in the refrigerator, well wrapped for cooking the next day.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: chicken breasts 4 lg. halved, about 2 lb, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts Piccata falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Breasts Piccata

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