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Italian Chicken Piccata Recipe

Italian Chicken Piccata Recipe

Italian Chicken Piccata Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish made with tender pan-seared chicken in a rich lemon butter sauce with capers. It’s a perfect balance of tangy and savory, making it an easy yet elegant meal for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small shallot peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup capers
  • Juice of 1 lemon about 2 to 2½ tablespoons
  • 1 stick unsalted butter cut into pads
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Coarse salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Step 1: Prep the Chicken
  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then lightly dredge in flour.
Step 2: Sear the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Build the Flavor Base
  1. In the same pan, add the diced shallot and cook for 1–2 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
Step 4: Deglaze the Pan
  1. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 5: Make the Sauce
  1. Add the capers and fresh lemon juice. Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the butter, one piece at a time, until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.
Step 6: Finish the Dish
  1. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
Step 7: Garnish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.