Chicken Piccata with Mushrooms and Leeks Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata with Mushrooms and Leeks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total), butterflied (see Notes); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms; 3/4 cup (about 1 large) sliced leek, white parts only; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/3 cup chicken stock (preferably homemade); 3 tablespoons dry white wine; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total), butterflied (see Notes)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
3/4 cup (about 1 large) sliced leek, white parts only
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup chicken stock (preferably homemade)
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet (or a small cast-iron pan) until they are 1/4 inch thick.
2
Season the chicken very lightly with salt and pepper (not too much, since the capers in the sauce add salt).
3
On a plate, combine the Parmesan and flour; dredge the chicken pieces in the cheese mixture and shake off the excess.
4
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter; add the olive oil.
5
Cook the chicken breasts for 3 minutes per side, or until juices run clear when the tip of a knife is inserted into the center.
6
Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm.
7
Add the mushrooms and leeks to the skillet and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened.
8
Add the garlic, lemon juice, chicken stock, wine, capers, and parsley.
9
Reduce the liquid in the pan by about two thirds, until the sauce is thickened and syrupy.
10
Add the remaining butter to the sauce, and stir until combined.
11
Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total), butterflied (see Notes), Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, 3 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Chicken Piccata with Mushrooms and Leeks 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 with Mushrooms and Leeks

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