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Chicken Piccata Recipe Easy Homemade Chicken Piccata for Romantic Date Night

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A quick and easy chicken piccata recipe featuring tender, golden chicken breasts in a tangy lemon, caper, and buttery sauce. Perfect for romantic date nights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), pounded thin
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (about 60 g)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Fresh lemon juice from 2 lemons (about ¼ cup / 60 ml)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: ¼ cup dry white wine (60 ml) to replace some broth

Instructions

  1. Trim any fat from the chicken breasts. Place each breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thick. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. Lightly coat each chicken breast on both sides with the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Once the butter foams and sizzles, add the chicken breasts carefully. Cook about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Cook in batches if needed. Remove chicken and set aside on a warm plate.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but not browned.
  5. Pour in chicken broth (and white wine if using), scraping up browned bits from the pan bottom with a wooden spoon.
  6. Stir in fresh lemon juice and capers. Let sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced and syrupy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Remove pan from heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, one piece at a time, swirling the pan to create a glossy, velvety sauce.
  8. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over each piece to coat well. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Pounding chicken to even thickness ensures even cooking and juiciness. Avoid burning garlic by sautéing briefly. Mount the sauce with cold butter off heat for a glossy finish. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or rice flour. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter alternatives but expect slight changes in richness.

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