Chicken Piccata

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:17:55 GMT

Step 1

Slice chicken breasts in half crosswise and cut into 4 cutlets.

Step 2

Place between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound until about ½” thick

Step 3

Season lightly with salt

Step 4

Toss cutlets in flour. Knock off excess. Leave on a plate to rest.

Step 5

Heat 2 T olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high

Step 6

Cook cutlets (batches if needed to avoid overcrowding) without moving them for about 2 minutes (so that they get a nice deep brown color)

Step 7

Turn over and cook on the other side until chicken is almost cooked through (about 20 seconds)

Step 8

Remove chicken to a clean plate lined with towels

Step 9

Add garlic and remaining 1 T olive oil to the skillet until garlic is golden brown (not burnt).

Step 10

Deglaze pan with wine and capers

Step 11

Add ½ c water then the butter. Stir constantly to help the sauce emulsify.

Step 12

Return chicken to skillet and simmer until chicken reaches 165 and sauce is nappe. Remove from heat

Step 13

Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning with salt. Garnish with fresh parsley

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