Description
Zesty chicken piccata dances with tangy lemon sauce, creating a Mediterranean-inspired culinary masterpiece. Crispy golden chicken meets a bright, velvety sauce that promises pure comfort and delightful flavor in every single bite.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 boneless thighs)
Seasoning and Coating:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) white wine
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Transform plump chicken breasts into delicate cutlets by carefully slicing them horizontally, creating uniform thin pieces.
- Craft a seasoned coating by combining flour with aromatic salt, freshly ground black pepper, zesty garlic powder, and vibrant paprika in a wide, shallow dish.
- Gently coat each chicken cutlet in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring an even layer while delicately shaking off any excess powder.
- Prepare a skillet with a harmonious blend of olive oil and butter, heating over medium-high temperature until the fat shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Carefully place the flour-dusted chicken cutlets into the hot skillet, allowing them to sizzle and develop a golden, crispy exterior for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Once the chicken achieves a beautiful bronzed color and is thoroughly cooked, transfer the cutlets to a clean serving plate, keeping them warm and ready for the next stage of preparation.
Notes
- Butterfly the chicken breasts carefully to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Use a meat mallet to gently pound cutlets to uniform thickness, preventing uneven cooking spots.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch to maintain crispy coating.
- Add fresh chopped parsley or capers to enhance the lemon sauce’s brightness and introduce extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg