Southern Living's Chicken Piccata Piccata Chicken Breasts

Elevate your weeknight dinner with Southern Living's Chicken Piccata, a delightful rendition of the classic Italian favorite! Featuring tender, golden-brown chicken breasts in a luscious lemon-butter sauce with a hint of dry white wine, this recipe is equal parts elegant and easy. The addition of savory capers and a sprinkle of fresh parsley enhances the vibrant, tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, this dish makes an ideal option for busy nights or weekend gatherings. Serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for fans of quick and flavorful chicken recipes, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to shine on any dinner table!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cups Chicken broth
• 0.5 cups Dry white wine
• 0.25 cups Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 pieces Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 5

Stir in the capers and allow the sauce to reduce slightly, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Lower the heat and whisk in the remaining tablespoon of butter. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top to warm them through, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately with the sauce spooned over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1283.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1964.0

Total Fat 78.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 653.6mg	0%
Sodium 3867.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.3g
Protein 226.7g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 154.6mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 2312.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 49.3%

Carbs: 12.6%