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Chicken Piccata: Delicious Italian Classic Made Simple

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Ready to wow your taste buds (and your guests) with a dish that feels fancy but comes together in a flash? This chicken piccata is your new secret weapon. Imagine thin, golden‑crisp cutlets drenched in a silky sauce that’s brightened by fresh lemon juice and punctuated with briny capers.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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CHICKEN

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/4 cup arrowroot flour (or substitute another flour)

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons extra‑virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

SAUCE

1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup chicken broth

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

2 tablespoons drained capers

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the mixture, coating both sides.
  3. In a large skillet over medium‑high heat, melt the butter with the oil. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden. Transfer to a plate with tongs.
  4. Pour the wine and garlic into the pan and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until reduced by about half. Stir in the broth, lemon juice, capers, and butter, then return to a simmer.
  5. Nestle the chicken back into the pan, spoon the sauce over the top, and let it warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

You can skip slicing the breasts in half by buying four smaller chicken breasts and gently pounding them thinner with a kitchen mallet instead.

  • Author: Jennifer West
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Italian