Chicken Picatta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Dredge in Flour
Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Cook Chicken
Add two chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- 5
Repeat Cooking
Add the remaining olive oil and cook the other two chicken breasts in the same manner. Remove and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Add Liquids
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Add Capers
Stir in the capers and return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
Finishing Touches
- 9
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
