Chicken Piccata
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Chicken Piccata

The Italian-American classic — thin chicken cutlets dredged in flour and pan-fried until golden, finished in a bright lemon-caper sauce. Elegant, tangy, and ready in 20 minutes.

Total Time

25 min

Servings

4

Cuisine

Italian

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

25 min

Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • Flour for dredging
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 150ml dry white wine
  • 150ml chicken stock
  • Juice of 1.5 lemons
  • 3 tbsp capers
  • Fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season chicken and dredge in flour. Shake off excess.

  2. 2

    Cook in butter and oil over medium-high heat until golden, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove.

  3. 3

    Add garlic to pan, cook 30 seconds. Add wine and scrape up browned bits.

  4. 4

    Add stock, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return chicken. Simmer 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Finish with remaining butter. Garnish with parsley.

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Nutrition Highlights

Per serving

420

kcal

Calories

44

g

Protein

14

g

Carbs

22

g

Fat

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