This zesty chicken piccata recipe is great for a super flavorful, dinner. The capers and lemon blend so well together and give such a light, refreshing taste to this classic dish.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 438kcal
Author: Ben Rayl
Ingredients
2chicken breastsboneless and skinless
to taste salt and pepper
½cupall purpose flour
2large eggs
2tablespoonmilk
¾cupbread crumbsseasoned
3tablespoonparmesan cheesegrated
6tablespoonbutterdivided
2tablespoonolive oil
⅓cuplemon juicefresh squeezed
½cupwhite wine
¼cupcapersrinsed
1lemonsliced into 4 ¼
⅓cupparsleyfresh chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).
Butterfly the chicken breasts, then separate the halves, so you have 4 smaller pieces. Pound the 4 pieces out between baking paper or plastic wrap to ¼" thick and season all sides well with salt and pepper - set aside.
On one plate, mix the flour with some salt and pepper. On a second plate or shallow bowl, beat the egg and milk together. On a third plate, mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
Dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour, shake off any excess, then dip in the egg mixture and then coat with bread crumbs.
In a large skillet, over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil. When hot, add the chicken and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until browned. Place on a baking paper lined baking sheet in the oven to finish cooking while you prepare the sauce.
Carefully wipe the hot skillet out with a paper towel, return it to medium high heat and add the 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter. When it is melted add the lemon juice, white wine and capers. Increase the heat to high and boil until reduced by half - about 2 or 3 minutes. Add the lemon slices and cook for another minute or two, then remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoon butter.
Take the chicken out of the oven, spoon the sauce over the it and garnish with the lemon slices and chopped parsley. I love this with spaghetti on the side, but it's just as good with potatoes or another vegetable.