Chicken Piccata 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 of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Dredge in Flour
Spread the all-purpose flour on a large plate. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Oil and Butter
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 bubbly.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
- 6
Make the Sauce
Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and add the capers. Bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.
- 7
Thicken the Sauce
Let the sauce cook for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 8
Finish the Dish
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- 9
Garnish
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the chicken and sauce before serving.
