Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; additional all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup drained capers; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
additional all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup drained capers
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Place chicken between 2 large sheets of plastic wrap.
2
Using meat pounder or rolling pin, lightly pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
3
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
4
Mix 1 tablespoon butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons flour in small bowl until smooth and set aside.
5
Place additional flour in shallow baking dish.
6
Dip chicken into flour to coat; shake off excess.
7
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets.
8
Add 2 chicken breasts to each skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3- 4 minutes per side.
9
Transfer chicken to platter; tent with foil to keep warm.
10
Bring wine, lemon juice and broth to boil in one of the skillets over medium-high heat.
11
Whisk in butter-flour mixture and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
12
Stir in capers, parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
13
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
14
Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

348

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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: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature, 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, additional all-purpose flour, 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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