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Easy Chicken Piccata

Irresistibly Easy Chicken Piccata for a Quick Dinner Delight

This Easy Chicken Piccata recipe transforms simple ingredients into a quick meal that's both elegant and comforting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying, butter can be used for richer taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Use sparingly to avoid greasiness.
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Diced; can substitute with onions.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Can omit for milder sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard works as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Dry Vermouth Dry white wine is a good alternative.
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock Homemade preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For fresh citrus aroma.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • sharp knife
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and butterfly them into thinner cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken cutlets for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate to keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add shallots and garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in capers and Dijon mustard, then pour in vermouth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add chicken stock, lemon zest, and juice. Increase heat and reduce the sauce by half in about 4-5 minutes. Whisk in remaining butter.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet to warm through, garnish with parsley, and serve over pasta or with a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, measure and prepare all ingredients in advance to streamline the cooking process.

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