Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Birds recipes category.

Chicken Piccata Recipe.

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
⅓ cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice
½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
¼ cup (60ml) brined capers, rinsed
¼ cup (60ml) chopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions:

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness of about ½ inch. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
Once the butter has melted and the skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 2 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly.
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until it melts and incorporates into the sauce.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them with the sauce. Cook for an additional minute to heat the chicken through and allow it to absorb some of the flavors.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken.
Serve the chicken piccata hot, spooning the sauce over the top. It pairs well with pasta, rice, or a side of steamed vegetables.

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