Jul 14 2026

Piccatta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fresh capers, lemon butter

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 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 the excess.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the floured chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 4

    Make the Sauce

    In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt, then stir in the fresh lemon juice and capers. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet as you mix.

  3. 5

    Combine

    Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the chicken before serving. Serve hot with the lemon-caper sauce drizzled on top.

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