Chicken Picatta Recipe

Name: Chicken Picatta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 6 oz boneless chicken breasts; 1 oz flour; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 1/2 Tbsp butter, divided; 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 Tbsp drained capers; 3 Tbsp coarsely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

4 6 oz boneless chicken breasts
1 oz flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 1/2 Tbsp butter, divided
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp drained capers
3 Tbsp coarsely chopped parsley

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1. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness. Place flour in shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
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2. Melt 1 Tbsp butter in large skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil to pan, swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan and saute 4 minutes each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
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3. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots and saute 3 minutes. Add garlic, saute one minute and add wine. Bring to boil until liquid almost evaporates. Add broth to skillet and bring to boil. Cook until reduced by half. Remove from heat and add capers, lemon juice and remaining butter.
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Place 1 chicken breast half on each of 4 serving plates, top with sauce and parsley.

520

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Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 6 oz boneless chicken breasts, 1 oz flour, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Picatta 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 Picatta

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