Chicken Piccata

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Weeknight Dinner

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.

Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

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alia Euless, TX 11-15-2009
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Go to Recipe! Love IT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Bravo Giada!
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Ebone' St. Paul, MN 11-15-2009
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A Recipe Lost now found!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had made this dish years ago when I was first starting to cook different things. I had lost my book of recipes and... couldn't quite remember what this one chicken dish with lemon/capers was. Just now I thought maybe Giada would have something similar! But wow the exact recipe is great to have again, thanks Giada!Read more
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Rachael Raleigh, NC 11-11-2009
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Great flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a wonderful classic recipe. I made this recipe for my boyfriend the first time I cooked for him. We are still... together and doing great! I give Giada a little credit for this one! It has great salty lemony flavor. Yum!Read more
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Lily Riverside, CA 11-06-2009
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The best chicken piccata
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

In my house everybody loves this recipe. My 8 year old son says is the best chicken he's ever tasted. Very easy and quick. I... love to cook "fancy things" and love it when my family says " this is better than the restaurant's. And this one is one of those. So thank you Giada.Read more
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Mary Jennifer Chicago, IL 11-06-2009
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"I Could Eat This Everyday"
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

That's my husband's quote. This was superb. I've never had such moist chicken. And I didn't even use "real' butter. I used... Smart Balance Light and left out the last two TB that are supposed to be added at the end, just used a about 1/4 C extra lemon juice. Delectable. Read more
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Fabiola Escondido, CA 11-05-2009
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Absolutely Wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made it the first time without having all of the ingredients at hand and my husband loved it. I made it the second time... with all of the ingredients and he thought it was to die for. He said it is now one of my best dishes ever.Read more