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Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce: 20 Minute Divine Meal

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan Searing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

You cook chicken cutlets in a skillet. You serve them with a lemon and caper sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 1/4 cup parsley

Instructions

  1. Season your chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge your chicken in flour.
  3. Heat oil in your skillet.
  4. Cook your chicken for 3 minutes per side.
  5. Remove your chicken from the pan.
  6. Add lemon juice and stock to the pan.
  7. Whisk in butter and capers.
  8. Simmer your sauce for 2 minutes.
  9. Return your chicken to the pan.
  10. Garnish your dish with parsley.

Notes

  • Use cutlets for even cooking.
  • Rinse your capers to reduce salt.
  • Serve your meal with pasta or vegetables.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280

Keywords: Chicken Piccata, Lemon Sauce, Italian, Recipe, Dinner