Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata #chicken #recipe #mediterrane… | Mediterranean recipes healthy, Mediterranean diet recipes dinners, Mediterranean diet meal plan

Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata #chicken #recipe #mediterrane… | Mediterranean recipes healthy, Mediterranean diet recipes dinners, Mediterranean diet meal plan

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: DINNER Cuisine: Mediterranean Diet: Gluten Free (optional)

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally for 8 thin cutlets
  • Salt and pepper, for seasoning
  • 1 cup all purpose flour, for dredging (gluten free flour optional)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or white wine
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken by patting the breasts dry and slicing each horizontally to make thinner cutlets. Press them to even thickness with a meat mallet or flat pan, about 1/4 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge lightly by pressing each cutlet into flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Test with a tiny bit of flour to check if it sizzles.
  4. Cook the chicken in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
  5. Make the sauce by reducing heat to medium, adding butter to the same pan, and scraping up brown bits. Toss in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Add chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and reduce for 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust salt or lemon to taste.
  7. Stir in capers and parsley. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over for a minute.
  8. Plate the chicken with extra sauce and garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

Notes

  1. For best results, pound the chicken thin for even cooking. Avoid crowding the pan to ensure a good sear.