Chicken Piccata
A simple Italian dish featuring properly cooked chicken breasts in a bright, lemony sauce with capers. The chicken is dredged in flour, sautéed until golden, then finished with a delicate sauce made with lemon zest, lemon juice, and capers to create a balanced, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Spread ¾ cup flour in shallow dish. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Working with 1 breast at a time, dredge breasts in flour.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Lay chicken in skillet and cook until well browned on first side, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip chicken, reduce heat to medium, and continue to cook until chicken registers 160 degrees, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to serving platter and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
Timer: 8m - 3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in now-empty skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add shallot until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in remaining ½ teaspoon flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in broth and wine, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to simmer and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in any accumulated chicken juices and simmer for 30 seconds. Off heat, discard zest strips and whisk in butter, parsley, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.
Timer: 2m