Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise into 8 flat, even pieces; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup chicken or beef stock; 4 tablespoons capers, drained, or rinsed if salted; 1 lemon, sliced into 1/6-inch rounds; 3 whole radicchio Treviso (the long one); 2 cups shaved Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise into 8 flat, even pieces
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken or beef stock
4 tablespoons capers, drained, or rinsed if salted
1 lemon, sliced into 1/6-inch rounds
3 whole radicchio Treviso (the long one)
2 cups shaved Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Place each chicken piece between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound, using a meat mallet, to a thickness of about 1/4-inch.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
3
Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
4
Cook in the olive oil until nicely browned on both sides.
5
Add the 1/2 cup of lemon juice, the stock, the capers, the rest of the butter and the lemon slices.
6
Reduce until the sauce is thick and velvety.
7
Turn off the heat.
8
Julienne the radicchio and toss it in a bowl with the 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, the Parmesan and the extra-virgin olive oil, plus a pinch of salt and pepper.
9
Serve the chicken with the radicchio on top.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise into 8 flat, even pieces, 3 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Salt and pepper, 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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