Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Alton Brown's; Chicken Piccata; 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut in half; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Flour for dredging plus 1 teaspoon; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 scallions, chopped; 1/3 to 1/2 cup sweet vermouth, sherry or white wine; Juice of 1 large lemon; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and lightly crushed; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 lemon, sliced thinly

Servings: persons

Alton Brown's
Chicken Piccata
2 boneless chicken breasts, cut in half
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Flour for dredging plus 1 teaspoon
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 scallions, chopped
1/3 to 1/2 cup sweet vermouth, sherry or white wine
Juice of 1 large lemon
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and lightly crushed
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 lemon, sliced thinly

1
Place the chicken breasts, one at a time, on a sheet of plastic wrap; fold the wrap over to cover. Using the mallet, pound each breast to uniform thickness of 1/4-inch. Season the chicken liberally with the salt and pepper, dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess.
2
In a heavy skillet just big enough to hold all the chicken, heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. When the oil and butter stop sizzling, add the chicken and cook, turning once, until just brown on both sides. Remove the chicken to a plate. Pour off any grease from the pan and add the remaining tablespoon of butter.
3
Add the onion to the skillet and saute until translucent. Add the garlic and the scallions and saute 1 more minute. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the flour over the vegetables and toss to combine.
4
Deglaze the pan with the vermouth and lemon juice. Add the capers and toss to combine. Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and reduce heat to low, simmering until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
5
Correct the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary, and serve on warm platter garnished with the parsley and lemon slices.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Alton Brown's, Chicken Piccata, 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut in half, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Piccata

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