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.

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 entrées and desserts!

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.

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.  

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

• Homemade Lemon Curd by Fresh April Flours
• Fresh Squeezed Homemade Lemonade by House of Nash Eats
• Lemon Dessert Sauce by That Recipe
• Chicken Piccata by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Lemon Sugar Cookies by SueBee Homemaker
• 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
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
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