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Easy Chicken Piccata

Close-up of golden brown Easy Chicken Piccata cutlets simmering in a lemon-butter sauce with capers and fresh parsley.
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Make restaurant-style chicken piccata at home with this quick recipe featuring tender, pan-fried chicken breasts coated in a bright lemon-caper sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken piece lightly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  2. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter foams, add the chicken in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside on a plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the white wine or broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and capers. Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon of cold butter, one piece at a time, until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened. Do not let the sauce boil after adding the butter.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the lemon caper sauce over the top. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For the best sauce consistency, make sure the butter you add at the end is cold. This helps the sauce emulsify properly.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor in your lemon caper sauce.
  • Serve this quick chicken breast recipe over pasta or with steamed asparagus.

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