Babish Chicken Piccata - Basics with Babish

Chicken Piccata is a simple but highly gratifying dish. Whether you opt for the basic or our upgraded recipe, you’re going to have a great meal on your hands.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally leaving a thin piece of connected meat to keep the halves connected, the result will be two thinner chicken cutlets.

Step 2

Between two pieces of plastic wrap, pound the chicken to about ½ inch thickness.

Step 3

Generously season the chicken cutlets on all sides with salt and pepper. Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, fry 1 tablespoon of capers in hot oil.

Step 5

In a shallow dish, add the flour. Dredge the seasoned chicken in the flour, then shake off the excess and reserve on a plate until ready to cook.

Step 6

Add the oil to a large skillet and preheat over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Sear the chicken cutlets on each side until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side.

Step 8

Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a rack placed in a rimmed baking sheet. Tent the sheet tray with a layer of aluminum foil to keep the chicken warm.

Step 9

In the same pan used for searing, add another tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then, add the garlic and remaining capers, cook for an additional 30 seconds - 1 minute.

Step 10

Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock and wine, then scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spatula to incorporate the fond.

Step 11

Add the lemon juice and lemon slices to the pan. Cook until the sauce has reduced volume by about 50%, about 5-6 minutes. Towards the end of cooking, add the chicken back into the pan to finish cooking in the sauce, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the lemon slices and chicken from the pan, reserve them for plating.

Step 13

Turn off the heat, add the cooked pasta and ½ cup of pasta cooking liquid to the pan. Add the cold butter and herbs to the pasta, then stir until all the butter has been incorporated and the sauce coats the pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 14

Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and spoon the finished sauce over top. Garnish with the reserved lemon slices and more parsley.

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