Chicken Picata Recipe

Name: Chicken Picata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts; 3 Tbs olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed; 3/4 c chicken stock; 1/3 c white wine (optional-can replace with additional 1/2 c stock); 1 tsp corn starch; 2 Tbs capers; 1 Tbs juice from capers; 2 Tbs lemon juice; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

3 chicken breasts
3 Tbs olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced or crushed
3/4 c chicken stock
1/3 c white wine (optional-can replace with additional 1/2 c stock)
1 tsp corn starch
2 Tbs capers
1 Tbs juice from capers
2 Tbs lemon juice
salt
pepper

1
Slice breasts in half, lengthwise to make two thin cutlets each. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound till 1/4 inch thick. Salt and pepper.
2
Heat 2 T oil in heavy frying pan. Brown cutlets on each side, placing in baking dish when lightly browned.
3
Add 1 T of stock to deglaze pan; add remaining 1 T of oil. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic, stirring till soft.
4
Mix cornstarch in stock, till dissolved.
5
Add to pan along with wine, capers, caper juice and lemon juice. Salt to taste. Cook till slightly thickened. Pour over cutlets. Place in 350 oven till warmed through, about 10 minutes.

881

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken breasts, 3 Tbs olive oil, 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed, 3/4 c chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Chicken Picata 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 Picata

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