Chicken Piccata
Fresh lemon, capers, and tender chicken team up for this classic Italian dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 871kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast cutlets , or 2 boneless-skinless chicken breasts halved lengthwise (see notes)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , divided
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers , drained
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- sea salt & pepper
- 16 ounces Angel hair pasta , cooked and drained
Instructions
- Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions (usually 2 minutes in salted boiling water).
- Season cutlets with salt and pepper then dust with enough flour to leave a fine coating. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet over med heat. Cook cutlets 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Transfer cutlets to a plate and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet with the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until onion translucent and begins to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes.
- Add wine and garlic to the pan and stir while simmering, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add broth, lemon juice, and capers and bring to a steady simmer. Return cutlets to pan for 1-2 minutes. Add the butter and once the butter melts, serve immediately.
- Serve cutlets with sauce over pasta, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan.
Notes
How to Make Chicken Cutlets from Boneless-Skinless Chicken Breasts:
Lay the chicken breast out on a cutting board. Place your hand directly on top of the chicken and hold it firmly while cutting the chicken breast in half lengthwise between your hand and the cutting board. This will create two thin chicken cutlets. You can use this same technique to make stuffed chicken breasts.
Recipe TIPS & VARIATIONS:
- Green olives or brined artichoke hearts are suitable substitutes for capers.
- This same recipe is perfect for veal too—check out this post on Instagram where we use zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
- Substitute chicken broth and a tablespoon of caper brine for the wine.
- Gluten-free options: Use sweet rice flour to dust the chicken and gluten-free chicken broth. Serve over gluten-free angel hair pasta or a bed of roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 871kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 3mg