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Chicken Piccata
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Chicken Piccata

This flavorful dish features tender chicken breasts cooked in a tangy lemon-caper sauce. It's elegant enough for special occasions yet easy enough for weeknights.

Ready in 30 minutes · serves 4 · 400 calories per serving · italian cuisine.

30
min total
4
servings
400
cal / serving

Ingredients

  • 2 largechicken breasts
  • 1/2 cupflour
  • to tastesalt
  • to tastepepper
  • 3 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1/4 cuplemon juice
  • 2 tablespoonscapers
  • 2 tablespoonsparsley

Instructions

  1. 01

    Flatten the chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 02

    Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.

  3. 03

    In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until golden, about 5-7 minutes per side.

  4. 04

    Remove chicken and add lemon juice, capers, and some water to the skillet, bringing to a simmer.

  5. 05

    Return chicken to the pan and cook for another 3 minutes, garnishing with parsley.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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