Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a tangy lemon caper sauce. This dish is both elegant and easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Let’s dive into the details to create this delicious meal!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- Chicken breasts: 2 large, boneless and skinless
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup (60g), for dredging
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
For the Lemon Caper Sauce:
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Chicken broth: 1 cup (240ml)
- Dry white wine: 1/2 cup (120ml) (optional, can substitute with more chicken broth)
- Lemon juice: 1/4 cup (60ml), freshly squeezed
- Capers: 2 tablespoons, drained
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Lemon slices: For garnish (optional)
Equipment
- Large skillet: For cooking the chicken and sauce.
- Mixing bowls: For dredging the chicken.
- Tongs or spatula: For handling the chicken.
- Whisk: For mixing the sauce.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- Knife and cutting board: For chopping ingredients.