Description
Succulent lemon-butter chicken piccata delight combines Italian culinary elegance with zesty citrus notes. Home cooks will savor this classic dish’s tangy flavors and simple preparation technique.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken fillets (large)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Flour (for dredging)
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter, divided
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) capers, brined and drained
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy/whipping cream
- Parsley (chopped, optional)
- Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, optional)
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Slice chicken fillets lengthwise into 4 uniform cutlets, trimming excess fat for consistent cooking.
- Season and Coat: Generously season cutlets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then lightly dust with flour, ensuring an even, delicate layer.
- Sear Chicken: Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, carefully place floured cutlets, and cook until golden-brown, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Create Sauce: Remove chicken and deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, introducing lemon juice, zest, remaining butter, and capers, scraping up flavorful browned bits.
- Finish Dish: Stir in heavy cream, return chicken to the pan, and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors, adjusting sauce consistency as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese, presenting a vibrant and aromatic Lemon-Butter Chicken Piccata Delight.
Notes
- Slice with Precision: Use a sharp knife and cut chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness and even cooking.
- Flour Coating Technique: Pat chicken dry before flouring to ensure a crisp, golden exterior that locks in moisture.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve perfect browning without burning the delicate chicken or butter.
- Sauce Rescue Tip: If sauce becomes too thick, gradually add chicken broth to restore ideal consistency and prevent scorching.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 511
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg