Perfect Chicken Piccata

Recipe View 15 mins Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Gently pound each cutlet to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each cutlet in flour, ensuring an even coating, and shake off any excess. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter. Heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is shimmering. Add half of the chicken cutlets to the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook undisturbed until golden brown and easily released from the skillet, approximately 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the seared chicken and set aside on a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and repeat the searing process with the remaining chicken. (Cook time: 10-12 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Craft the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Melt the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Add the white wine and capers, stirring to deglaze the pan and release any flavorful browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2 minutes to allow the wine to reduce slightly. Pour in the chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring to combine all ingredients. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for an additional 2 minutes. (Sauce prep: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Combine and Finish: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the lemon-caper sauce. Cook, turning the chicken occasionally, until it is cooked through, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear. The sauce should thicken slightly during this time, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. (Final cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the chicken piccata. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables. Garnish with additional lemon wedges, if desired.