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Chicken Piccata

A classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken cutlets in a zesty lemon-butter and caper sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 0.33 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons Granulated garlic
  • 0.125 teaspoons Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoons Ground pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2.5 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Dry white wine Such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 tablespoon Flour mixture Reserved from above
  • 0.5 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Including juice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise in half to create 4 cutlets.
  2. Place the chicken cutlets on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to a ½-inch thickness using a meat tenderizer. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, granulated garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Reserve 1 tablespoon of this mixture for later.
  4. Rinse each chicken breast with water and then dredge through the flour mixture, ensuring it's completely coated.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add olive oil.
  6. Once the olive oil is fragrant, add the chicken cutlets to the pan.
  7. Sauté each cutlet for 4-5 minutes per side on medium heat, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
  8. Remove the chicken cutlets from the pan and set aside.
  9. Deglaze the pan by pouring the white wine into the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom with a spatula.
  10. Add the reserved 1 tablespoon of flour mixture to the pan and whisk with the wine until the sauce begins to thicken.
  11. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Whisk to combine.
  12. Remove the pan from heat and pour the piccata sauce over the chicken.
  13. Serve over pasta of choice, or on its own.

Notes

This Chicken Piccata is a flavorful and impressive dish that's surprisingly easy to make, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.