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. freshly ground pepper; dash or two of paprika; 3 Tbsp. each unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice and drained capers; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 c. dry Marsala wine or Madeira wine; 1 c. chicken broth or bouillon; 1 lemon, thinly sliced and slices quartered; 1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced

Servings: persons

4 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved
1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
dash or two of paprika
3 Tbsp. each unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice and drained capers
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. dry Marsala wine or Madeira wine
1 c. chicken broth or bouillon
1 lemon, thinly sliced and slices quartered
1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced

1
Place chicken breasts between sheets of wax paper.
2
Pound thin to about 1/4-inch thick.
3
Combine flour and seasonings in bag. Add chicken breasts.
4
Shake to coat well. Shake off excess.
5
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet until they bubble. Saute chicken breasts, a few at a time (do not crowd), about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
6
Do not overcook. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm. Drain all excess butter and oil from pan. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to hot pan. Add wine (when the butter sizzles) and add 1/2 cup chicken broth.
7
Let boil together for 2 minutes, scraping bottom of skillet. Add lemon juice; heat briefly. Return chicken to skillet placing lemon slices on top of breasts. Sprinkle capers over chicken. Cover and keep on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes. (Add more broth for more sauce.)
8
Serve on platter. Sprinkle with parsley.
9
Excellent with rice or pasta.

528

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Carbs

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 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. freshly ground 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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