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Chicken Piccata

Sauteed chicken with lemon sauce and capers
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

  • meat mallet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of chicken breast, thinly sliced into cutlets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (more if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (more if needed)
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (or two cloves minced)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock (or broth)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3-4 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • fresh lemon slices
  • fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken cutlets to thin and flatten them. Season them with salt and pepper and dredge them in the flour.
  • Add the oil to a skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the pan is hot. Add the chicken cutlets to the pan, being careful not to crowd the chicken. Sauté 2-3 minutes on the first side. Flip them, cover with a lid, and sauté for 1-2 more minutes. They are done when lightly browned and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F at their thickest point. Remove them from the pan. Add more oil if necessary. Cook the remaining cutlets and remove them from the pan.
  • Carefully add the wine to the hot pan to deglaze it. Add the garlic and cook until it is slightly brown and the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, capers, and butter to the pan and stir. Return the cutlets to the pan and heat them for about a minute on each side. Remove from the heat and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

Pounding Chicken

The purpose of pounding chicken is threefold. It tenderizes the chicken, thins it, and makes each piece appear larger. Place plastic wrap over the chicken before pounding it to prevent stray bits of chicken from flying onto the kitchen countertop. For a no-mess method, place the chicken into a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag, forcing out all of the air. Pound the chicken while in the bag, moving the pieces around as needed.

Gluten-Free

Substitute gluten-free flour, such as Cup4Cup or Measure for Measure, in place of the wheat flour to make this a gluten-free dish. Make sure to use gluten-free chicken stock or broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 393IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, Lemon, Piccata
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