Chicken Piccata

 

Who knew making chicken piccata could be so easy??? Well I didn’t. I like to order it in restaurants and eat it, but I had no idea it was just a few ingredients thrown together. It really is simple. Thank goodness my friend, Giada, showed me the light and now I can quickly whip up chicken piccata like a real chef....which I practically am! David claims he doesn’t like capers, but he almost licked his plate tonight! He actually might have while I went back for seconds!

 

This is so simple...just cook the chicken in butter and olive oil, throw in some lemon juice, chicken stock (of course I used homemade) and capers and viola, you’ve just made Chicken Piccata! Would you like to learn how to make it to? Well, I will be your Giada and show you the way. Here’s what you need to get started.

 

Ingredients

• 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• All-purpose flour, for dredging
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes.

When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.


Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning.

Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

So easy and so delicious! I'm still licking my lips over this one. The lemon juice and capers make it so flavorful. Try it! Want to see it again?? Okay, here you go....