Chicken Piccata
Delicious and easy chicken piccata is definitely a crowd pleaser. You can serve it with mashed potato or pasta that’s what I did.
——Ingredients——
4 chicken breast (pounded thin)
1/2 tablespoon of salt (season both sides of the chicken with)
1/2 tablespoon of black pepper (season both sides of the chicken with)
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot (or small onion)
4 cloves of garlic
6 lemon slices
1/2 cup capers
6 tablespoons of butter
1 and 1/2 cups of chicken broth
The juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Parsley for garnish
:
1. Pound the chicken breasts thin then season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
2. Lightly Dredge the chicken with flour
3. To a pan on high heat add olive oil and butter, then the chicken goes in
4. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes per side and remove it from the pan
5. To that same pan add in the shallots and garlic and sauté for about a minute, then add in the lemon slices, capers, the 6 tablespoons of butter, chicken broth and lemon juice.
6. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, return the chicken back into the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens up. Garnish it with some parsley and enjoy.
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Hey everyone! I’m so excited to share my absolute favorite chicken piccata recipe with you. If you've been looking for an easy, simple chicken piccata that doesn't require wine but still delivers on incredible flavor, you've found it! This dish has become a staple in my kitchen because it’s surprisingly quick to whip up and tastes like something you’d get at a fancy restaurant. One of the best things about this recipe is how truly simple it is. You start by taking chicken breasts and pounding them thin. This isn't just a chef's trick; it helps the chicken cook evenly and quickly, ensuring every bite is tender. After seasoning both sides with salt and black pepper, a light dredge in flour gives it that perfect golden crust when pan-fried. The original recipe guides you through this, but my tip is to make sure your oil and butter are hot enough before adding the chicken, this ensures a beautiful sear without drying out the meat. For those of us who prefer to cook without wine, this recipe is a dream! Instead of white wine, we rely on the rich flavor of chicken broth combined with plenty of fresh lemon juice to create that signature tangy, savory sauce. It’s incredibly bright and zesty, making you forget all about the wine. The shallots and garlic sautéed in the pan drippings create such an aromatic base, then adding those lemon slices, capers, chicken broth, and more lemon juice really builds the layers of flavor. The capers are non-negotiable for me—their briny little pops are what truly define chicken piccata. If you're new to cooking with capers, don't skip them; they add an amazing depth that you can't get from anything else. Now, let's talk about serving! While pasta is a classic choice, I absolutely adore serving my chicken piccata over mashed potatoes. There’s just something about that creamy, buttery potato soaking up all that delicious lemon-caper sauce. It's comfort food at its finest. If you're feeling adventurous, try serving it with some steamed asparagus or a light green salad to balance out the richness. It’s truly a crowd-pleaser and I promise, once you try this easy chicken piccata recipe, it’ll be on your regular dinner rotation too. Don't forget that final garnish with some fresh parsley for an extra touch of freshness before you enjoy!
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