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Easy Chicken Piccata

Easy Chicken Piccata

A bright, lemony chicken dish with a flavorful sauce made of capers, butter and white wine. Serve it over your favorite pasta.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, butterfly each breast by cutting lengthwise, making 4 thin fillets
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned with a pinch of garlic powder, salt and black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley or grated Parmesan, for garnish

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife, butterfly the two chicken breasts by cutting them completely in half lengthwise. You will have four chicken fillets that are 1/2-inch thick. Place the flour on a plate and season it with a pinch of garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Dust each piece of chicken with the flour mixture and place it in the skillet. Brown the chicken until golden, about 5 minutes on each side. When done, remove the chicken to a plate, set aside. Internal temperature of the chicken should read 165 degrees.)
  • Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet and saute them for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
    Easy Chicken Picccata
  • Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, white wine and capers while stirring and scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and simmer for 10 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve with pasta of your choice. Recipe makes 4 servings.
    Easy Chicken Piccata

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet

Notes

Serve Easy Chicken Piccata with thin spaghetti, gnocchi, or any pasta of your choice. It provides a great foundation for serving this bright chicken and sauce recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 314IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg