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Savory Homemade Comfort Food to Beat Fast Food Cravings

Discover a homemade Chicken Piccata recipe that is quick to prepare and full of flavor, perfect for satisfying your fast food cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup flour for dredging
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh minced
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • ½ cup chicken broth
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 pieces lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • meat mallet
  • measuring spoons
  • large plate
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Piccata
  1. Prepare the chicken by pounding the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to an even thickness, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge the seasoned chicken in flour on a plate, ensuring all sides are coated and shake off excess.
  3. Sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  5. Add lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the skillet, then stir in capers and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over to coat, and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Plate the chicken piccata, pour the sauce over, and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pound the chicken evenly for uniform cooking and monitor garlic to avoid bitterness. Taste and adjust sauce before serving.

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