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Monday, May 24, 2021

Chicken Piccata #LemonWeek #reciperedo

Tender, juicy chicken breast cutlets in an absolutely amazing lemon sauce.  This simple dish looks and tastes elegant but is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Chicken Piccata

Welcome to #LemonWeek 2021 hosted by Lynn from Fresh April Flours!  What better way to welcome summer than with over 50 recipes featuring bright and sunny lemons? Come join me and my fellow Lemon Week bloggers as we bring you recipes from appetizers to drinks to entrĂ©es and desserts!

Chicken Piccata

I first shared this recipe with you in December of 2013.  I was brand spanking new to blogging.  Here is one of the photos from that post.

Chicken Piccata

Now that I have started your day out with a smile, you understand why I was excited when Lynn announced this year's Lemon Week.  This recipe really needed a redo and it is the perfect first recipe to share with you during this event.  

Chicken Piccata pin

Don't forget to stop by to see all the other delicious Lemon Recipes being shared today and all week long.  I will be back on Thursday with my next recipe.  

Monday #LemonWeek Recipes

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  • Strawberry Lemonade Rice Krispies Treats by The Spiffy Cookie
  • Lemon Zucchini Bread by Lemon Blossoms
  • Grilled Lemon Mojito by Our Good Life
  • Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata by Our Crafty Mom
  • Deep Eddy Lemonade Vodka Spritzer by Our Crafty Cocktails
  • Meyer Lemon Scones by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Shortbread Lemon Tart by The Redhead Baker
  • Sticky Lemon Oregano Chicken Recipe by Shockingly Delicious
  • Garlic Lemon Pepper Rice by Daily Dish Recipes
  • Crispy Lemon Chicken by Making Miracles
  • South Indian Lemon Rice by Magical Ingredients
  • Lemon Cookies by Devour Dinner
  • Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken by Cheese Curd In Paradise

  • Entrees, Chicken, Lemon, Quick, Easy
    Entrees, Chicken
    Italian
    Yield: 4 servings
    Author: Wendy Klik
    Chicken Piccata

    Chicken Piccata

    Tender, juicy chicken breast cutlets in an absolutely amazing lemon sauce. This simple dish looks and tastes elegant but is ready in less than 30 minutes.
    Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

    Ingredients

    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
    • 1/2 c. flour
    • salt and pepper, to taste
    • 1 T. olive oil
    • 1 T. butter
    • 1/2 c. dry white wine
    • juice of 1 lemon
    • 2 T. capers, drained

    Instructions

    1. Using a meat mallet, pound the breasts into an even thickness, about 1/4" thick.  Cut in half and set aside.
    2. Place the flour, salt and pepper into a sealable bag or shallow dish.  Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour.
    3. Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over med high heat.  When hot but before butter starts to brown, add the chicken and cook about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.  Remove chicken to a plate. 
    4. Deglaze the pan with the wine, cooking and stirring until reduced and thickened.  Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and squeeze the lemon juice over all.  Add the capers, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through reaching an internal temperature of 165* is reached, about 5 minutes longer.
    5. Remove to a platter and drizzle with the sauce from the pan.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories

    295.96

    Fat (grams)

    8.77

    Sat. Fat (grams)

    2.95

    Carbs (grams)

    25.70

    Fiber (grams)

    1.03

    Net carbs

    24.66

    Sugar (grams)

    0.69

    Protein (grams)

    22.04

    Sodium (milligrams)

    244.35

    Cholesterol (grams)

    58.63
    Created using The Recipes Generator

17 comments:

  1. I don't branch out enough with my chicken dishes-- I'm totally adding this to my list!

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  2. This is right up my alley - that sauce sounds divine!!

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  3. I love that you used lemon in a savory dish! I have all the ingredients I need, and this is going on the menu this week!

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  4. I haven't made this in forever but I've been looking for some new chicken recipes. Making this again soon.

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  5. This looks so good. I love capers and that sauce! This is a home run, Wendy!

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  6. I have only ever ordered chicken piccata at restaurants before! I'm so glad you shared this because I can't wait to try making this at home. The capers add such a fantastic, briny flavor!

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    1. So easy Amy. I think you will enjoy it more than the restaurant versions.

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  7. I just remembered I have capers in the fridge so I can make this for dinner tonight without a trip to the store!

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  8. This is a delicious meal and love the capers on top.

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  9. Chicken Piccata is one of my favorite meals and this is absolutely delicious! I love the little capers too! they make the dish so perfect.

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