Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved; 1/2 c. flour; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. paprika; 1/4 c. butter; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 to 4 Tbsp. dry Madeira or water; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; lemon slices; 3 to 4 Tbsp. capers (optional); 1/4 c. minced parsley

Servings: persons

4 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved
1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 c. butter
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 to 4 Tbsp. dry Madeira or water
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
lemon slices
3 to 4 Tbsp. capers (optional)
1/4 c. minced parsley

1
Place chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper and pound them until thin (about 1/4-inch).
2
Combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika in plastic bag.
3
Add chicken breasts and coat well.
4
Shake off excess.
5
Heat butter and olive oil in large skillet until bubbling.
6
Saute chicken, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
7
Do not overcook.
8
Drain on paper towels and keep warm. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of butter and oil.
9
Stir Madeira or water into drippings, scraping bottom of skillet to loosen any browned bits.
10
Add lemon juice and heat briefly.
11
Return chicken to skillet, interspersing with lemon slices.
12
Heat until sauce thickens.
13
Add capers.
14
Sprinkle with minced parsley.

423

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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: 4 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved, 1/2 c. flour, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. paprika, 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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