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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By leoherrera70_12...
Los Angeles, 43
on May 22, 2013
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really tasty and easy to make.
my guest really enjoyed this dish
By webhess
on May 16, 2013
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Loved by the whole family; foodie husband & picky toddler. Adding it to our meal rotation. Directions are perfect and outcome was delicious! Great tip in the video about putting the leftover chicken broth in a freezer bag, to freeze and use later. Why have I not thought of this before?!? Thanks Giada!
By Paumanok
on May 14, 2013
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Thought it was very good. I liked the Chicken Stock with the Lemon as opposed to wine. I made it one night according to the recipe the next night I doubled the sauce, added artichokes, and thickened it with some flour. There was enough sauce to have fettuccine with it. Very good. My favorite piccata sauce so far.
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