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Delicious Homemade Chicken Piccata

A bright and zesty Chicken Piccata that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for impressing family and friends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter can add more for richness
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium recommended
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 whole lemon sliced

Equipment

  • Meat Mallet
  • large skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness between plastic wrap.
  2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
  4. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
  5. Remove chicken and lower heat. Add butter and garlic to skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping brown bits from skillet.
  7. Stir in capers, salt, and pepper. Simmer sauce for 5 minutes to thicken.
  8. Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and taste the sauce while cooking to adjust seasoning.

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