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Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata (Giada's Recipe)

Created by: Sarah Mock
Chicken Piccata {Giada Recipe} on a plate with a gold colored fork cutting a cutlet.
prep time10 minutes
cook time20 minutes
total time30 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (2) Chicken Breasts (skinless, boneless)
  • ½ Cup (62 ½ g) Flour, All Purpose
  • ¼ Cup (43 ¾ g) capers
  • ½ Cup (118 g) Chicken Stock (low sodium)
  • 2 Tablespoon (28 g) Olive Oil
  • 4 Tablespoon (56 g) Butter (divided)
  • ½ Teaspoon (3 g) Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon (1 g) Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoon (2 Tablespoon) Lemon Juice (fresh)
  • 3 Tablespoon (3 Tablespoon) Chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Butterfly chicken breasts and cut them into halves horizontally. The chicken pieces should be around ¼ inch thickness. If they seem to be thick, pound them with a meat hammer to desired thickness.
    2 Chicken Breasts
  • Season chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper and dredge chicken in all-purpose flour until well coated.
    ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper, ½ Cup Flour, All Purpose
  • Put a large skillet over medium heat; melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
    2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • Add the chicken pieces without overcrowding the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken turns light brown in color. Remove and transfer to a plate.
  • In the same pan add chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers. Bring it to boil, scraping up the brown bits from the pan. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until reduced to half.
    ½ Cup Chicken Stock, 2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, ¼ Cup capers
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and whisk vigorously.
    2 Tablespoons Butter
  • Place the chicken on your serving plate (reheat the chicken in the oven if it's cold) and pour the sauce over it. Garnished with chopped parsley.
    3 Tablespoon Chopped parsley

Notes

You can store leftovers in an airtight container for 4 days in the refrigerator or for around 3 months in the freezer. Place the sauce and chicken in separate bags if freezing

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