Chicken Piccata Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Dredge the Chicken
Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
- 6
Add Capers and Liquid
Stir in the capers, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 7
Return Chicken to Skillet
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with the sauce drizzled over the chicken.