Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Y.O. Ranch Steakhouses Chicken Piccata Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pieces Chicken breasts; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Olive oil; 4 tbs Butter; 2 tsp Garlic, minced; 2 tbs Capers, drained; 3 tbs Lemon juice; 2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 cups Orzo pasta; 2 cups Chicken broth

Inspired by Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse

Time1h

Serves2

Herb brined chicken breast pan roasted with lemon caper butter - Served over orzo

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 pieces Chicken breasts

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs olive oil

4 tbs Butter

2 tsp Garlic, minced

2 tbs Capers, drained

3 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

1 cups Orzo pasta

2 cups Chicken broth

Method

Cooking Instructions

Brine the Chicken

In a bowl, mix water with salt and soak the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes.

Cook the Orzo

In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Pan Roast the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from brine, pat dry, and season with black pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and let rest.

Make the Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

In the same skillet, reduce heat to low. Add butter and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add capers and lemon juice, stirring to combine.

Serve

Slice the chicken and serve over orzo, drizzling the lemon caper butter sauce on top. Garnish with parsley.

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