Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced thin and pounded into cutlets; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 lemon, halved crosswise and seeds removed; 2 teaspoons capers; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup hot chicken broth

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound chicken breasts, sliced thin and pounded into cutlets
3 tablespoons butter
1 lemon, halved crosswise and seeds removed
2 teaspoons capers
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup hot chicken broth

1
Shake flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag.
2
Add chicken pieces in batches to coat.
3
Heat butter over medium heat in a skillet and brown each side of the coated chicken.
4
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and add capers.
5
Remove to a platter and set aside in a warm place.
6
To the same pan add butter for the sauce and mix with flour to make a roux.
7
Gradually add chicken broth and allow thickening.
8
Strain sauce, if desired, and serve spooned over chicken.

490

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced thin and pounded into cutlets, 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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