The Only Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: The Only Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thick; 1/2 cup flour; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 shallots, peeled, minced; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth; 3 tablespoons capers; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, minced; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

4 chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 shallots, peeled, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

1
Pound chicken breast halves to 1/2 thick cutlets.
2
Lightly salt and pepper both sides of chicken cutlets.
3
Heat oil and butter over medium heat in a large heavy saucepan with a lid.
4
Dredge chicken in flour, shake off excess, and saute in pan about 3 minutes per side, until golden, turning only once.
5
Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate.
6
Using the same pan, with drippings, saute shallots 2 minutes.
7
Add wine, cook 1-2 minutes until alcohol evaporates.
8
Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
9
Add capers.
10
Cook sauce about ten minutes, whisking in flour (I prefer Wondra) to thicken sauce.
11
Return chicken cutlets and any juices to pan and simmer another 4-5 minutes.
12
Off heat, add lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
13
Serve over al dente pasta or with a side of rice pilaf and fresh seasonal vegetables.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thick, 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, The Only 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.

The Only Chicken Piccata

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