Chicken Picatta Recipe
Lemon butter sauce, capers, served with penne and grilled asparagus
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Dredge each breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers, and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Finish the Sauce
Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Cook the Pasta
In the meantime, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Combine and Serve
Return the chicken to the skillet with the sauce and let it simmer for another 2 minutes. Serve the chicken over the penne pasta, topped with the lemon butter sauce and capers, alongside the grilled asparagus.
