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Chicken Piccata

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A simple yet impressive Italian-American dish of pan-fried chicken with a tangy lemon-butter-caper sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts, pounded thin Pounded to ensure even cooking.
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour For dredging the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To season the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To season the chicken.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth For deglazing the pan.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1/4 cup Capers Rinsed and drained.
  • 1/4 cup Cold butter To finish the sauce.

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Pound the chicken breasts to a thin, even thickness.
  2. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up brown bits.
  5. Add lemon juice and capers to the pan and bring to a simmer.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Remove from heat and swirl in cold butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Pound the chicken thin for the best results. Use fresh lemon juice for the most flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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