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Easy 30-Minute Restaurant-Style Chicken Piccata

Three golden-brown pieces of chicken piccata served in a bright lemon-butter sauce, topped with capers and parsley.
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Make tender chicken cutlets coated in a zesty lemon butter sauce with capers. This recipe delivers a restaurant-quality Italian chicken dinner quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 8 thin cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken cutlets to about 1/4 inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet lightly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the chicken in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  5. Pour the white wine or broth into the hot skillet. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce slightly for 1 minute.
  6. Add the 1/2 cup chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Stir in the drained capers. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of cold butter, one piece at a time, until the sauce is smooth and slightly creamy. Do not boil after adding the cold butter.
  9. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and spoon the lemon caper sauce over them.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a creamy chicken piccata variation, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to the sauce after the capers have simmered.
  • Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best zesty flavor.

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