Chicken Picatta
By Foodefare
Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish known for its flavorful and tangy lemon-caper sauce. Here's a simple recipe for Chicken Piccata:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dry coating
- 4 cubes of unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup capers, drained and lemon zest (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
Cook Chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Prepare Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 cubes of unsalted butter.
- Add chopped garlic, shallot and drained capers.
- Stir, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Now pour the chicken broth, white wine,lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes to reduce .
- Now add 2 table spoon of butter and thicken the sauce slightly.
Combine and Serve:
Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to heat through in the sauce for a minute or two.
Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices.
Serve:
Plate the chicken, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Tips:
- You can flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness before coating with flour to break the tissue and cook evenly.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and capers to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve Chicken Piccata with pasta, rice, or vegetables for a complete meal.
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