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chicken piccata

Chicken Piccata

Anna Chwistek
Chicken piccata is a delicious dinner idea that’s super easy to make and ready in just 25 minutes. Juicy, flavorful chicken cutlets in a luxurious lemony sauce enriched with capers and white miso paste.
4.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 chicken breast fillet cut horizontally into cutlets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp salted butter divided
  • 1.5 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp capers more for serving
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup cream 20% fat
  • 1 tsp white miso paste dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley more for serving
  • freshly ground black pepper for serving

Instructions
 

  • Get all the prep done before you start cooking: cut the lemon into thin slices, mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
  • Slice the chicken breasts horizontally lengthwise into cutlets and gently pound with a meat tenderizer. Combine the flour with salt, pepper and paprika. Dredge chicken cutlets in flour. Set aside.
  • Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a nonstick skillet. Place the lemon slices flat on the bottom of the skillet in a single layer and sear over high heat for 30 seconds on each side without stirring, or until caramelized. Remove the lemons from the skillet and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, add chicken cutlets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet onto a clean plate.
  • Reduce the heat, add garlic and sweat for 1 minute. Add capers and cook for 1 minute more. Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, while stirring and scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Add the remaining butter, stir until melted. Pour in cream and bring to a simmer. Add lemon juice, miso paste and parsley. Taste and adjust salt, if needed.
  • Return chicken to the skillet and top with the caramelized lemon slices. Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Finish off with freshly ground black pepper, extra capers and parsley. Serve with pasta and a big side salad. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 15gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 981mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 929IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
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