Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large lemons; 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs turkey cutlets or 1 1/2 lbs veal cutlets; salt; fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup flour; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large shallot, minced (or 1 tsp minced garlic); 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons drained small capers; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

2 large lemons
1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs turkey cutlets or 1 1/2 lbs veal cutlets
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, minced (or 1 tsp minced garlic)
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons drained small capers
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

1
Halve one lemon lengthwise and slice one half crosswise into 1/8-1/4 inch thick slices.
2
Juice the remaining 1 1/2 lemons to obtain 1/4 cup juice.
3
Salt & pepper each cutlet generously and coat each with flour.
4
Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot, add 2 tbsp oil, saute half of the cutlets until medium brown (2 minutes per side).
5
Transfer cutlets to warm plate.
6
Add remaining oil and repeat with remaining cutlets.
7
Add shallot or garlic to pan over medium heat -- saute until fragrant (30 seconds).
8
Add stock and lemon slices, increase heat to high and deglaze pan; simmer until liquid reduces to about 1/3 cup.
9
Add lemon juice and capers and simmer until sauce reduces again to 1/3 cup.
10
Remove pan from heat, swirl in butter until it melts and thickens sauce; swirl in parsley.
11
Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

450

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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: 2 large lemons, 1 1/2 1 1/2 lbs turkey cutlets or 1 1/2 lbs veal cutlets, salt, fresh 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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