If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make Italian dish, Chicken Piccata is the perfect choice. This dish features tender chicken breasts in a tangy lemon and caper sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Here's how to make it.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
- Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet. Bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
- Reduce heat to low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Whisk until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve the Chicken Piccata hot with your favorite side dish.
Notes:
Chicken Piccata is a versatile dish that can be served with many side dishes, such as pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. If you're not a fan of capers, you can leave them out or substitute them with chopped green olives. Additionally, you can add a splash of white wine to the sauce for a more complex flavor.
