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The Secret to My Irresistible Chicken Piccata

Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 576

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
  • ½ cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 big lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
  • Kosher salt and Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken into cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Season flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in the seasoned flour.
  3. In a skillet over medium-high heat add olive oil. Brown the chicken in batches on each side (don't cook all the way through).
  4. Turn heat to medium-low. Add capers and wine. Simmer until wine reduces by half.
  5. Add lemon juice, chicken stock, and cold butter. Swirl pan until butter melts.
  6. Return chicken to pan. Simmer about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with fresh Italian parsley. Serve with your favorite side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 43gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 114mgFiber: 7gSugar: 1g

Notes

Pro Tips:
Pound your chicken to uniform thinness (about ½ inch) so it cooks through in minutes without drying out. A light flour coating adds minimal fuss while helping create a golden exterior. The sauce comes together in the same pan—deglaze with lemon juice and broth to capture all those flavorful browned bits.
Storage & Meal Prep:
Chicken piccata is best served fresh, but leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. You can reheat gently in the pan over low heat with a splash of broth to refresh the sauce. Don't overcook when reheating.

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