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Lemon Chicken Piccata

Lemon Chicken Piccata

A classic Italian dish of lemon chicken piccata chicken that is perfectly cooked, tender, delicious and coated in a tangy lemon-caper sauce.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 390kcal
Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves about 6 oz. each
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup fine grind semolina flour or additional all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or peanut oil

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 whole lemon thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup capers drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound chicken with the flat side of a meat pounder or rolling pin to 1/2 inch thick.
  • In a shallow dish stir together flour, semolina flour, chopped thyme, salt, and the pepper.
  • Using paper towels, wipe the chicken pieces to remove the moisture then dredge all of the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, coating each one completely and shaking gently to remove excess. Place on a plate.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 2 chicken breasts at a time, add the dredged chicken cutlets to the skillet. Cook the cutlets for 2-3 minutes (depending on how thin you pounded them), until golden brown, carefully turn them over and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the cutlets to a platter and proceed with frying the remaining two cutlets. It may be necessary to add a little more oil to the skillet. Cover the cooked cutlets with foil to keep them warm.

For the Sauce:

  • Pour off any remaining oil in the skillet and wipe it out with a paper towel. Over low heat, add the butter and heat until the foam subsides. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, add the broth, lemon juice, and the lemon slices. Bring the sauce to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly, stir in the capers. Return the chicken to the sauce, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • To serve: Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and spoon the lemon sauce over the chicken, sprinkle generously with the chopped parsley and garnish with the cooked lemon slices.

Notes

  • You can find bottled capers in the condiment area of local supermarkets
  • Some supermarkets offer an olive bar in their deli section where capers can be purchased in the amount you desire.
  • If you don't have semolina flour, you can simply use additional all-purpose flour. the semolina will add texture and a slightly nutty flavor to the coating, but it isn't essential.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Chicen Breast | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 34.9g | Fat: 21.5g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 989mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 0.4g