Chicken Picatta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides. Dredge each piece in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves using a knife or garlic press.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the capers and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 5
