Chicken Piccata Recipe
Lightly floured & sautéed, baked with lemon, capers, basil & cream
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Dredge in Flour
In a shallow dish, place the all-purpose flour. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, ensuring both sides are well-coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the floured chicken breasts. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the capers and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 5
Finishing Touches
- 6
Add Cream and Basil
Once the chicken is done baking, remove the skillet from the oven. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh basil into the sauce, allowing it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Plate the chicken and spoon the sauce over the top. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
