Quick Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata isn’t a new idea but it is one worth remembering. The sauce is salty and briny from the capers and smoothed out by a bit of butter. Then brightened up by a little lemon juice. The perfect weeknight chicken dish that deserves more recognition.
Quick Chicken Piccata
ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp pepper
6 tbsp unsalted butter
5 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup brined capers
fresh parsley
instructions
Season the flour with salt and pepper and mix
Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsps butter with 2 tbsps of olive oil
Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Add the pan browning chicken on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. When chicken is browned, transfer to plate, set aside.
Add the lemon juice, stock and capers to the pan. Bring to a simmer and scrape up any brown bits.
Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.
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