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Chicken Piccata:
"Savor the tangy goodness of Chicken Piccata—an easy, flavorful dish with tender chicken in a zesty lemon caper sauce. A delicious dinner option!"
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Servings: 6
Equipment
Big skillet
Pie pan
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Cutlets or Breasts, Butterflied to Create Thinner Pieces
- 10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Cup Flour
- 4 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1½ Cups Chicken Stock
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- ½ Teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- 1¾ Teaspoons Sea Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic from 4-6 Cloves
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest from 1 Lemon, Plus More to Taste
- 1 Shallot Finely Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Capers Drained
- Fresh Parsley Chopped (Optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with pepper and 1½ teaspoons of salt all over.
- Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Dip each chicken piece in the flour, ensuring it's coated, and shake off any excess. Discard the flour used for dredging.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil. Add half of the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more butter and oil to the skillet as needed. Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving platter.
- Add the shallot to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant for an additional 1 minute.
- Stir in the stock and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, approximately 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and then mix in 4 tablespoons of butter, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Even Cooking: Ensure your chicken cutlets are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Balance the Flavors: Adjust the lemon juice and capers to your taste, finding the right balance of tangy and savory.
- Avoid Overcooking: Keep an eye on the chicken as it cooks quickly. Overcooking can lead to dryness.
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