Chicken Piccata

Pan-seared chicken cutlets in a bright, buttery lemon-caper sauce.

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Prep15m
Cook20m
Total35m
Serves4
Levelmedium

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 4 chicken breasts (halved and pounded thin)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 clove garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 3 tbsp capers (drained)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 8 oz linguine or spaghetti (cooked, for serving)

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken cutlets in flour, shaking off excess.

  2. 2

    Heat oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add garlic to same skillet, cook 30 seconds. Add wine, broth, and lemon juice. Scrape up browned bits.

  4. 4

    Simmer 3-4 minutes until reduced by half. Add capers.

  5. 5

    Swirl in remaining butter until sauce is glossy. Return chicken and warm through.

  6. 6

    Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta or with crusty bread.

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