Chicken Piccata Recipe
Classic Italian dish that is quick and easy.
Serve with Rice and your favorite vegetable.
My accompaniments were Couscous, Italian Beans with Sauteed Mushrooms, Asparagus on the side.
The chicken cutlets are lean and cook in only a few minutes, therefore they produce very little drippings. A light coating of flour will act as an emulsifier and thickener, and the simple addition of fresh lemons, white wine, and capers create the classic piccata flavors.
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut and pounded into cutlets
- All purpose flour
- Salt & Pepper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wiine
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 TBsp. drained capers
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- Fresh lemon slices
- Fresh parsley
Directions
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt & pepper and
- dredge them in flour. I seasond the flour with Kirklands Tuscan season mix).
- Coat a saute pan with nonstick spray, and add the oil--heat over medium high flame.
- Saute the cutlets 2 - 3 minutes on one side. Flip cutlets over and saute the other side, cover for 1 - 2 minutes.
- Transfer the cutlets to a platter (warmed platter if you desire)--Pour off any fat from the pan.
- Deglaze the pan with the wine and add the minced garlic.
- Cook until garlic is slightly brown and the liquid is nearly evaporated--about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers.
- Return the cutlets to the pan and cook on each side for 1 minute.
- Transfer cutlets to warm plates.
- Finish the sauce with butter and lemon slices. Once the butter melts, pour the sauce over the cutlets.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 339g | |
| Calories 579 | |
| Calories from Fat 458 | 79% |
| Total Fat 51.92g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat 17.02g | 68% |
| Trans Fat 0.73g | |
| Cholesterol 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium 507mg | 21% |
| Potassium 436mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 7.34g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 1.59g | 1% |
| Protein 23.58g | 38% |
