Quick and Easy Chicken Piccata
This Quick and Easy Chicken Piccata features tender chicken breasts sautéed in a lemony caper sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (2) chicken breasts, sliced thinly
- (1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- (1/4 tsp) salt
- (1/4 tsp) black pepper
- (3 tbsp) olive oil
- (3 tbsp) unsalted butter
- (2 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1/2 cups) chicken broth
- (1/4 cups) fresh lemon juice
- (2 tbsp) capers, rinsed and drained
- (1/4 cups) fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish, mix the (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour, (1/4 tsp) salt, and (1/4 tsp) black pepper together.
- 2
Dredge the (2) thinly sliced chicken breasts in the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat (3 tbsp) olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add (3 tbsp) unsalted butter. Once melted, add the (2 cloves) minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in (1/2 cup) chicken broth and (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Stir in (2 tbsp) capers and let the sauce cook for another 2 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Cook for another minute to heat through.
- 8
Garnish with (1/4 cup) chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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