Easy Chicken Piccata
Adapted from saltandlavender.com
Prep5 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
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Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour (for dredging)
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon brined capers (drained)
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Garnish (optional) chopped parsley and/or freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Remove any fat, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then coat in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil.
- Once hot, cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Move to a plate.
- Remove the skillet from heat and add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, the remaining butter, and capers. Scrape up any browned bits.
- Stir in the cream and return the skillet to heat. When bubbling, add the chicken back in. For a cream-free version, use 3/4 cup chicken broth instead.
- Cook for another 5 minutes until the chicken is done and the sauce thickens to your preference. Adjust the heat if it's boiling too hard. Add more broth if needed.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley and/or parmesan cheese if you like.
Common questions
How long does Easy Chicken Piccata take to make?
About 25 minutes total — roughly 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does Easy Chicken Piccata make?
It makes about 4 servings — enough for a family dinner, give or take depending on ages and appetites.
What do I need to make Easy Chicken Piccata?
11 ingredients — the full list is above, and most are common pantry and fridge staples.
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