Chicken Piccata

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally into cutlets
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• 3 tbsp capers, drained
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Place each chicken breast half between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy skillet to an even 1/4-inch thickness; this ensures fast, even cooking.
2. Season both sides of the cutlets with 3/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper, then dredge each piece lightly in flour, shaking off the excess.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams and the oil shimmers.
4. Working in batches so you do not crowd the pan, cook the cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 165F. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil; add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil between batches if the pan looks dry.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic to the same skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; these bits are packed with flavor.
7. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until it reduces by about a third and looks slightly syrupy.
8. Stir in the capers and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, then remove the pan from heat and whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter a little at a time until the sauce turns glossy.
9. Return the chicken cutlets and any collected juices to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top, and warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
10. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over each portion.

Tips

Why You'll Love This

• Bright, tangy restaurant-style sauce
• Ready in about 35 minutes
• Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for a weeknight

Nutrition

Nutrition values are estimated per serving based on the ingredients used.