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Chicken Picatta
Chicken Piccata
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Chicken piccata is such a fantastic classic! This version is simple with so much flavor using lots of lemon and capers, served over tender linguine.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken Dinners, Chicken Piccata
Servings: 6
Calories: 738 kcal
Author: Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Ingredients
  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch truffle salt plus additional to taste
  • 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter plus an additional 2 tablespoons for finishing
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 whole lemon zested
  • 1/2 cup capers rinsed
  • 1 pound linguine
  • fresh parsley finely chopped as needed for garnish
Instructions
  1. First, prepare the chicken. Cut the three breasts in half lengthwise. Then cover them in a layer of plastic wrap and gently pound each half out with a meat mallet to be thinner and wider. This makes them a perfect portion and easy size to cook through to perfection. Set the chicken aside. Then whisk the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a bowl to make the dredging mixture. Set that aside too.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet with deep sides over medium high heat. Once it is bubbling, dredge three of the chicken cutlets through the flour mixture, shaking off the excess, and get them into the pan. Let them cook for about 4 minutes on each side, then remove them to a plate. Repeat with the last 3 pieces and remove them to the plate too. Pour the chicken stock, lemon juice, lemon zest and capers into the pan, scraping up any brown bits. Let the mixture come to a gentle boil while you give it a stir.
  3. Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes. While the chicken simmers, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the linguine just until it is tender for about 8-10 minutes, then drain it. The chicken should be done by this point. Remove it back to the plate and whisk in the extra 2 tablespoons of butter. Toss the pasta in the sauce, then take the pan off of the heat. Serve the chicken over the pasta and sprinkle lots of fresh parsley on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Piccata
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 738 Calories from Fat 251
% Daily Value*
Fat 27.9g43%
Saturated Fat 11.6g73%
Cholesterol 244mg81%
Sodium 901mg39%
Potassium 1144mg33%
Carbohydrates 47.4g16%
Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugar 1.8g2%
Protein 79.5g159%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.