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Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata ????????????

Take advantage of citrus season with this Easy Lemon Chicken Piccata! Made with just a handful of ingredients, this recipe is quick, easy, and packed with the BEST flavor.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 4 chicken breast cutlets
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp. capers

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, combine 1 Tbsp. butter and 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Heat over medium heat until butter is completely melted.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken cutlets into mixture to coat.
  • Place chicken in the skillet with melted butter and olive oil; saute over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from pan; add lemon juice and wine. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat slightly. Let sauce thicken.
  • Add remaining 1-2 Tbsp. butter and capers to complete the sauce. Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce and capers over the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 666mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g