Description
Succulent chicken piccata with artichokes brings Mediterranean sunshine to dinner tables, blending zesty lemon, capers, and tender artichoke hearts. Crisp white wine sauce and golden pan-seared chicken promise a delightful culinary journey that calls you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Dredging:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Liquids and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 cup artichoke hearts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Delicately coat chicken cutlets with a blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even seasoning across all surfaces.
- Gently dust each chicken piece in flour, carefully tapping off any surplus to create a light, even coating.
- Warm a blend of olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet, allowing the fats to meld and create a perfect searing environment over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot pan, allowing each cutlet to develop a rich, golden-brown crust by cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the beautifully seared chicken to a separate plate, keeping it warm and ready for the subsequent sauce preparation.
- In the same skillet, utilize the flavorful remnants from searing to build a robust sauce foundation, preparing for the artichoke and piccata elements.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken breasts between plastic wrap to ensure even cooking and prevent tough, uneven pieces.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Pat chicken completely dry before flouring to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in moisture.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for a brighter, more vibrant flavor profile compared to bottled lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg