Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata combines pan-seared cutlets tossed in a delicious lemon butter white wine sauce with capers and fresh parsley.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds thin sliced chicken cutlets
- 1/2 cup flour will not need all of it
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
- 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 3 tablespoons rinsed capers
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 large lemons 6 round slices and rest cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides then dredge the cutlets in flour and shake off the excess. Place the dredged cutlets on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Heat a large nonstick pan to a touch less than medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and butter to the pan. Sear the chicken cutlets until cooked through (approximately 3-4 minutes per side) then set aside on a platter lightly tented with foil. Do not crowd the pan. Work in batches, using a bit more olive oil and butter as required for each batch.
- Using the same pan, turn the heat to low and add the garlic and a touch more olive oil. Saute until golden (about 1-2 minutes) then add the capers and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the wine and chicken stock to the pan and turn heat to high. With a wooden spoon dislodge all the brown bits from the bottom of pan. Boil for 1-2 minutes then add the lemon slices, lower the heat, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Roll the remaining butter cubes in the leftover flour and shake off the excess. Add one cube at a time to the pan. Using a whisk or wooden spoon, stir the sauce to emulsify. Taste test the sauce and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice levels if required.
- When satisfied with the taste of the sauce, add the chicken and half the parsley and gently coat all the pieces. Cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through. Turn off heat and add the remaining parsley. Serve with remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Thin cutlets are recommended.
- Use an adequate amount of oil and butter for each batch of chicken and do not crowd the pieces in the pan.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to three days and can be reheated in the oven on 325f covered until warm or on the stovetop at low heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 50.7g | Fat: 39.7g | Saturated Fat: 14.4g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg
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