Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce for Two
Our Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce is the embodiment of a classic date night. A dish of tender chicken cutlets bathed in a tangy lemon caper sauce that will bring a burst of Italian romance to your table. With this recipe, you're not only preparing a meal, but you're also stirring up an unforgettable romantic experience.
Equipment
- Non-stick Skillet
- Meat mallet
- Whisk
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup capers rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Using a meat mallet, flatten the chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside
- In the same skillet, add butter, lemon juice, chicken stock, and capers. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce reduce for a couple of minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, and simmer in the sauce for another minute. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast with sauceCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 590IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
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