Picatta

A classic Italian dish featuring thinly sliced meat, typically veal or chicken, cooked in a lemony caper sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Meat

4 pieces chicken breasts thinly sliced

Flour

1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging

Butter and Oil

4 tablespoons butter divided
2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
2 tablespoons capers drained

Garnish

2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method

Prepare the Chicken

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.

Cook the Chicken

In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a simmer.
Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in the remaining butter until melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.

Serve

Plate the chicken and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.

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