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Skillet Chicken Piccata

Golden seared chicken breasts in creamy lemon caper sauce with parsley
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A bright and savory chicken dish featuring a lemony, buttery sauce with briny capers. It’s an elegant yet simple 30-minute meal perfect for weeknights or special dinners. The sauce is so good you’ll want to spoon it over everything.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 to 2 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
  • 1/4 cup brined capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If thick, slice horizontally or pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add white wine to the skillet, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter until melted and sauce is glossy. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. To make dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or dairy-free butter. If avoiding wine, use an extra 1/2 cup chicken broth plus 1 tsp white wine vinegar. Do not crowd the pan when searing chicken for best browning.

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