Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts dredged in flour and cooked until golden, then simmered in a tangy lemon-caper sauce. Its a deliciously savory and citrusy dish thats perfect for a flavorful dinner.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• All-purpose flour, for dredging
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Season chicken with salt and pepper

Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil

When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes

When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes

Remove and transfer to plate

Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil

When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in the same manner

Remove pan from heat and add lemon juice, stock, and capers

Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor

Check for seasoning

Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes

Remove chicken to platter

Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously

Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley