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Italian Chicken Piccata

Pan-seared chicken breast in a bright lemon-caper sauce with white wine reduction. Thin-pounded cutlets cook quickly and absorb the tangy, briny flavors of the piccata sauce.

35
min
4
servings
223
kcal
16.2g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Chicken breast4 (6 oz each)
Salt1/2 tsp
Olive oil2 tbsp
Butter1 tbsp
Capers3 tbsp
Garlic2 cloves

Method

1

Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound each breast to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.

2

In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast lightly on both sides, shaking off excess.

3

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams.

4

Once the oil is hot, place two chicken breasts in the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and the two remaining breasts.

5

In the same skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.

6

Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in capers and bring to a simmer.

7

Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it in the sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

8

Divide chicken among serving plates and spoon sauce over each piece. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories223 kcal
Protein16.2 g
Carbohydrate15.5 g
Fat11.2 g
Fibre1.3 g
Sodium627.6 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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