Chicken Piccata
This quick and easy Chicken Piccata combines pan-fried chicken cutlets with a velvety, tangy lemon butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a simple yet elegant Italian American dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 469kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons butter divided
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons capers
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast in half horizontally and pound them into ½ inch thick pieces.1 pound boneless
- Season the chicken evenly with salt and pepper.½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- Place the flour into a shallow dish. Dip the chicken cutlets into the flour one at a time, coating them well on both sides. Remove the chicken and shake off any excess flour.¼ cup all purpose flour
- Add the olive oil to a high-sided skillet and cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F¼ cup olive oil
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside. Carefully wipe out the pan to remove any remaining olive oil, but do not wash it.
- Return the pan to the stove over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter along with the shallots. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shallots are tender.4 Tablespoons butter, ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine by scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.¼ cup dry white wine
- Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers and bring the sauce to a simmer.½ cup chicken stock, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons capers
- Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter and whisk to combine.
- Plate the chicken and pour the sauce directly over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and enjoy immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 3mg