Classic Chicken Piccata Recipe

By pattie_d

chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow plate. Coat breasts on both sides; set aside.

2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan. Cook 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a platter; cover and keep warm.

3. Add shallots to pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in wine, lemon juice and capers; bring to a simmer.

4. Return chicken to pan; spoon sauce on top. Reduce heat to medium. Cover partially; cook 5 minutes or until cooked through. Stir in parsley before serving.


Calories 310
Protein(gm)41
Carbohydrate(gm)12
Fat, total(gm)8
Cholesterol(mg)114
Saturated fat(gm)4
Sodium(mg)323
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet