Chicken Picatta Recipe
Mushroom, caper, lemon garlic butter wine sauce, linguine.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Pasta
Vegetables
Condiments
Garnish
Method
Preparation
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Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Cooking
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Sear the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Deglaze the Pan
Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the wine to reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
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Make the Sauce
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, and butter to the skillet. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined.
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Combine Everything
Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the sauce. Let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
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