Quick Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; cayenne pepper, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; all-purpose flour for dredging; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch slices; 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
all-purpose flour for dredging
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

1
Place chicken breasts between 2 layers of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2-inch thick.
2
Season both sides of chicken breasts with cayenne, salt, and black pepper; dredge lightly in flour and shake off any excess.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; remove to a plate.
4
Cook capers in reserved oil, smashing them lightly to release brine, until warmed though, about 30 seconds.
5
Pour white wine into skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir lemon juice, water, and butter into the reduced wine mixture; cook and stir continuously to form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir parsley through the sauce.
7
Return chicken breasts to the pan cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over the top.

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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 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cayenne pepper, or to taste, salt and ground black pepper to taste, all-purpose flour for dredging, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Chicken Piccata

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