Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata Made Easy

Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata Made Easy

Chicken Piccata is a simple, classic dish brimming with tangy, rich flavor. Easy enough to whip up for weeknight dinners as well as an elegant dish to serve to guests.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Lemon Chicken Piccata, Simple Chicken Piccata

Servings: People

Calories: 230kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Meat Mallet
Large frying skillet

Ingredients

3 Chicken Breast (split into cutlets)(pounded into even thickness)
¼ Cup Flour
¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese (finely grated)
2 Tbsp Vegetable oil (or olive oil)
2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
Salt and Black Ground Pepper (to taste)

Piccata Lemon Sauce:

¼ Cup Dry White Wine
1 Tsp Garlic (minced)(3 cloves)
½ Cup Chicken Broth
2 Tbsp Lemon juice Fresh
2 Tbsp Capers drained
2 Tbsp Unsalted butter
Parsley (garnish)(chopped fresh)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Split the 3 chicken breasts into cutlets and pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
Coat the Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix ¼ cup of flour and ¼ cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (or olive oil) and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
Make the Piccata Lemon Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium add dry white wine; let it simmer until it reduces by half. Add the chicken broth and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic (about 3 cloves) for about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
Finish the Sauce: Whisk in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the 2 tablespoons drained capers until the sauce is silky and slightly thickened.
Combine and Serve: Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat. Allow the chicken to heat through for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve: Plate the chicken cutlets and drizzle with the zesty lemon sauce. Serve with your choice of pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Enjoy!

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