Description
Chicken Piccata is a zesty and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken cutlets in a lemon-caper sauce, perfect for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by slicing the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Place them between two sheets of parchment paper and gently pound them until they are about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, sea salt, and black pepper. Coat each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, ensuring to shake off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt.
- Carefully place the chicken cutlets in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to infuse into the chicken.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until it melts and the sauce becomes glossy.
- Plate the chicken cutlets and generously spoon the lemon-caper sauce over the top. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant touch.
Notes
- For a gluten-free alternative, swap the all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend.
- Incorporate a handful of fresh spinach or arugula into the skillet just before serving for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg