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How to Make Quick Chicken Piccata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. Traditional chicken piccata is made by dredging chicken in flour, pan-frying it, and then simmering it in a lemon and caper sauce. It's a light and zesty dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

One of the best things about this dish is that it comes together quickly, making it an ideal option for any busy night. This recipe is also incredibly versatile and can be easily adapted to fit your pe...

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken breasts with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with cayenne, salt, and black pepper; dredge lightly in flour and shake off any excess.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  • Cook capers in reserved oil, smashing them lightly to release brine, until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Pour white wine into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice, water, and butter into the reduced wine mixture; cook and stir continuously to form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir parsley through the sauce.
  • Return chicken breasts to the pan and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over the top.

    • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 224mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 259mg

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