Lemon Parmesan Chicken Piccata

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Lemon Parmesan Chicken Piccata

Golden chicken cutlets in a bright lemon-butter pan sauce with capers and Parmesan. Classic, elegant and ready in about 30 minutes.

Total

30 min

Servings

2

Level

Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 5-6 oz each
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • a few lemon slices, optional for serving (optional)

Instructions

Slice or pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of approximately 1/2 inch.

Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Combine flour and Parmesan in a shallow dish.

Lightly dredge chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add chicken and cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to 165F.

3 min

Transfer chicken to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium.

Add garlic and cook approximately 20 seconds.

Pour in chicken broth and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Add lemon juice and capers.

Simmer 2-3 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.

2 min

Reduce heat to low and swirl in the remaining tablespoon of butter.

Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it.

Warm for approximately 1 minute.

1 min

Finish with parsley and optional lemon slices.

Nutrition per serving

410

Calories

38g

Protein

16g

Carbs

24g

Fat

Chef's Notes & Storage

The sauce should taste bright and buttery rather than aggressively sour. Excellent with angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes or roasted asparagus.

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