Quick Chicken Piccata

Name: Quick Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; cayenne pepper to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; all-purpose flour for dredging; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 0.5 cup white wine; 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice; 0.25 cup water; 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch slices; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

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Chicken piccata is super quick and easy to make with pounded chicken breasts and a simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, and lemon juice.

By Chef John

Updated on March 5, 2023

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
cayenne pepper to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
all-purpose flour for dredging
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
½ cup white wine
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions

Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken breasts with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness.
Season both sides of chicken breasts with cayenne, salt, and black pepper; dredge lightly in flour and shake off any excess.

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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.

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Cook capers in reserved oil, smashing them lightly to release brine, until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Pour white wine into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.

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Stir lemon juice, water, and butter into the reduced wine mixture; cook and stir continuously to form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir parsley through the sauce.

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Return chicken breasts to the pan and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

321	Calories
18g	Fat
8g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 88mg	29%
Sodium 224mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 10mg	49%
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 259mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.