Chicken Piccata

[Tim_05]

Hey there, foodie friends! Today, I'm thrilled to share one of my all-time favorite recipes: Chicken Piccata. This dish is a true crowd-pleaser, with tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon and caper sauce. Trust me, it's a flavor explosion that'll have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients​

• 450g / 16oz chicken breast (2 large pieces), skinless boneless (Note 1)
• 4 tbsp flour (sub cornflour/cornstarch for GF)
• 2 1/2 tbsp parmesan , finely grated (Note 2)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp / 15g unsalted butter

LEMON SAUCE:​

• 2 tbsp / 30g unsalted butter , cut into 1.5cm / 1/2″ cubes
• 2/3 cup dry white wine (Note 3)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice , fresh
• 3 tbsp capers in brine , drained (Note 4)
• 1 1/2 tsp parsley , finely chopped, plus more for garnish

Instructions​

CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN:​

• Cut each breast into 3 pieces. Then place between 2 pieces of cling wrap or paper and pound to 1/2 cm / 0.2″ thickness.
• Drizzle chicken with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and spread with your fingers on both sides.
• Mix flour, parmesan, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat chicken, pressing to adhere, then shaking off excess.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Then add butter and let it melt.
• Place 3 pieces of chicken in the skillet. Cook 3 – 4 minutes until golden, then turn and cook the other side for 1 minute. Remove onto plate, repeat with remaining chicken.

CHICKEN PICCATA SAUCE:​

• Pour out and discard excess fat in skillet, then give it a quick wipe with paper towels (no need to clean thoroughly).
• Still on medium high heat, add wine. Let it simmer rapidly until it reduces by half – around 3 minutes.
• Add lemon and simmer 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to low. Add cubed butter and swirl pan to make it melt but not go foamy. Sauce should be glossy, translucent and slightly thickened.
• Stir in capers and parsley. Serve chicken with Sauce, sprinkled with extra parsley if desired!

 

[ReeseTaki]

Hey there, foodie friends! Today, I'm thrilled to share one of my all-time favorite recipes: Chicken Piccata. This dish is a true crowd-pleaser, with tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon and caper sauce. Trust me, it's a flavor explosion that'll have everyone coming back for seconds!

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Ingredients​

• 450g / 16oz chicken breast (2 large pieces), skinless boneless (Note 1)
• 4 tbsp flour (sub cornflour/cornstarch for GF)
• 2 1/2 tbsp parmesan , finely grated (Note 2)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp / 15g unsalted butter

LEMON SAUCE:​

• 2 tbsp / 30g unsalted butter , cut into 1.5cm / 1/2″ cubes
• 2/3 cup dry white wine (Note 3)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice , fresh
• 3 tbsp capers in brine , drained (Note 4)
• 1 1/2 tsp parsley , finely chopped, plus more for garnish

Instructions​

CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN:​

• Cut each breast into 3 pieces. Then place between 2 pieces of cling wrap or paper and pound to 1/2 cm / 0.2″ thickness.
• Drizzle chicken with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and spread with your fingers on both sides.
• Mix flour, parmesan, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat chicken, pressing to adhere, then shaking off excess.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Then add butter and let it melt.
• Place 3 pieces of chicken in the skillet. Cook 3 – 4 minutes until golden, then turn and cook the other side for 1 minute. Remove onto plate, repeat with remaining chicken.

CHICKEN PICCATA SAUCE:​

• Pour out and discard excess fat in skillet, then give it a quick wipe with paper towels (no need to clean thoroughly).
• Still on medium high heat, add wine. Let it simmer rapidly until it reduces by half – around 3 minutes.
• Add lemon and simmer 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to low. Add cubed butter and swirl pan to make it melt but not go foamy. Sauce should be glossy, translucent and slightly thickened.
• Stir in capers and parsley. Serve chicken with Sauce, sprinkled with extra parsley if desired!

Yum, Chicken Piccata is a classic winner! Love the tangy lemony goodness with those capers. This dish is like a flavor explosion in your mouth! Thanks for sharing the recipe, can't wait to try it out!

 

[muffinpony]

Chicken piccata is one of my favorites! That tangy lemon and caper sauce over tender chicken always hits the spot. Your recipe looks mouthwatering—I'll have to give it a try for dinner this week!

 

[beni]

This Chicken Piccata is a flavor explosion! Crispy, juicy, and tangy. Perfect for busy nights or impressing guests. Sure to be a hit!

 

[JulieBaker]

Your recipe looks mouthwatering. I might add a pinch of garlic powder to the flour mixture for an extra layer of flavor. Can't wait to give it a try!