Chicken Pan Sauce "Picatta"

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 25 min
  • Active: 15 min
Advertisement

Ingredients

2 tablespoons pan drippings from searing chicken breasts or 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more if needed (see Cook's Note)

2 tablespoons finely minced shallots

1 cup white wine 

1 1/2 cups chicken stock 

2 tablespoons capers, chopped 

2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat the pan with the drippings over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook (adding a touch of butter if necessary) until soft and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the white wine and reduce until the pan begins to sizzle again, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and reduce by one-half, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the capers and parsley, then whisk in the butter and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook’s Note

This recipe is for a pan sauce using the drippings from searing chicken breasts. You can also substitute butter.

Let's Get Cooking!

Sign up for the Recipe of the Day newsletter to receive editor-picked recipes,tips and videos delivered to your inbox daily. Privacy Policy

Thanks for subscribing to the Recipe of the Day newsletter. Check out all our other great newsletters from Easy Recipes, Healthy Eating Ideas and Chef Recipe Videos.

We're sorry, there was an error signing you up. Please try again later.

Advertisement

Lisa Desonia

It is delicious! So quick and easy!

See All Reviews