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Chicken Piccata

A delightful and quick dish combining tangy lemon, salty capers, and rich butter, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 450 g 450g chicken breast, skinless boneless 2 large pieces
  • 4 tbsp flour sub cornflour/cornstarch for GF
  • 2.5 tbsp parmesan, finely grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 2.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter 15g
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into cubes 30g, cut into 1.5cm / 1/2" cubes

For the sauce

  • 2/3 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
  • 3 tbsp capers in brine, drained
  • 1.5 tsp parsley, finely chopped plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

Crispy Parmesan Chicken

  • Cut each breast into 3 pieces. Place between 2 pieces of cling wrap or paper and pound to 1/2 cm / 0.2 inches thickness.
  • Drizzle chicken with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and spread with your fingers on both sides.
  • Mix flour, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat chicken, pressing to adhere, then shaking off excess.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add butter and let it melt.
  • Place 3 pieces of chicken in the skillet. Cook for 3 – 4 minutes until golden, then turn and cook the other side for 1 minute. Remove onto a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.

Chicken Piccata Sauce

  • Pour out and discard excess fat in the skillet, then give it a quick wipe with paper towels.
  • Still on medium high heat, add wine. Let it simmer rapidly until it reduces by half – around 3 minutes.
  • Add lemon and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add cubed butter and swirl the pan to make it melt but not go foamy. The sauce should be glossy, translucent, and slightly thickened.
  • Stir in capers and parsley. Serve chicken with sauce, sprinkled with extra parsley if desired!

Notes

Serve Chicken Piccata hot, garnished with extra parsley. It pairs well with pasta, rice, or fresh vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Chicken Piccata, Comfort Food, Italian Chicken, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal
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