Chicken Piccata

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Pounded to about ½‑inch thickness)
• 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour (Light coating for dredging)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Season chicken in layers)
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (Season chicken in layers)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Optional, adds subtle garlic flavor)
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil (For pan‑frying)
• 1 small Shallot (Finely minced)
• 1 large Lemon (Zest (peel) and juice (¼ cup))
• 0.5 cup Chicken Stock (Low‑sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoon Capers (Drained)
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (Cold, cut into small pieces)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

   Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about ½‑inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels, then season both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Lightly dredge in all‑purpose flour, shaking off excess.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sear the Chicken

   Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a 10‑inch fry pan over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the chicken breasts in a single layer; cook 2‑3 minutes per side without moving them, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: Medium

3. Sauté the Shallot

   In the same pan, add the minced shallot and sauté for about 1 minute, just until fragrant and translucent.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Build the Lemon‑Caper Sauce

   Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, chicken stock, and drained capers to the pan. Stir, bring to a gentle simmer, and let reduce for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium‑Low

5. Finish the Sauce and Re‑warm Chicken

   Return the chicken breasts to the pan, reduce heat to medium‑low, and cook for another 2‑3 minutes to finish cooking through. Off the heat, whisk in the cold butter pieces one at a time until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium‑Low

6. Serve

   Plate the chicken, spoon the lemon‑caper sauce over each piece, and garnish with extra lemon zest or fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately with rice, pasta, or a simple green salad.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

1 g