Homemade Comfort Food: Easy Recipes for Cozy Nights

Chicken Piccata is an easy, flavor-packed dish that transforms an ordinary weeknight into a culinary delight.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
½ cup All-Purpose Flour

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 cup Chicken Broth
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice from one lemon
2 tablespoons Capers

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley finely chopped

Equipment

large skillet
meat mallet or rolling pin

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Piccata

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken - Flatten chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.
Step 2: Sauté the Chicken - Heat olive oil in a skillet, then cook chicken breasts until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 3: Make the Sauce - Melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Step 4: Add Broth and Lemon - Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Step 5: Incorporate Capers - Stir in capers and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 6: Return the Chicken - Return the chicken to the skillet and soak in the sauce for 2 minutes.
Step 7: Garnish and Serve - Sprinkle with parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Taste the sauce before serving to adjust seasoning.

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