Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe
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Lemon Chicken Piccata

By: LemonLush 
"This delicious chicken dish is exquisite and easy to prepare. The light and luscious lemon sauce really pops without being too acidic; it is simply divine. Serve it with herb-roasted potatoes or lemon-rice pilaf."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (257)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2-inch medallions
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a serving platter into the oven to warm.
  2. Season the chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper and dredge them in flour. Shake off excess flour. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet; pan-fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches and do not crowd skillet, adding oil as needed . Place the chicken pieces onto the warmed platter in the oven. When finished with all the chicken, drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving a thin coating on the surface of the pan.
  3. Cook and stir the minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth. Scrape and dissolve any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the lemon slices and bring the mixture to a boil. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces to about 2/3 cup, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the lemon juice and capers; simmer until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes more. Drop the butter into the skillet and swirl it into the sauce by tilting the skillet until the butter is melted and incorporated. Add the parsley; remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Arrange the chicken medallions on serving plates and spoon sauce over each portion to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 421 | Total Fat: 21.2g | Cholesterol: 128mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by ChiTownChef   view full review
OMG, this is exactly what I was looking for. It's restaurant quality. The sauce is SO SO...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2010 by quiltersammy   view full review
When I make this recipe, I use Italian flavored bread crumbs, instead of flour, to dredge the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2010 by ChefSuzie   view full review
This dish is superb. Very light, low fat and the sauce has a lemon infusion that is simple,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2010 by Jennifer_Cote   view full review
Perfect. Well, almost. I pounded the chicken breast first; really makes it tender. It takes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2010 by Antoinette   view full review
The reason that this might taste bitter is because the white pith of the lemon when simmered...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by greg   view full review
I have not made this yet.....some quick thoughts. To stop the bitterness do not add the lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by myboysmom   view full review
excellent. Very light even with the butter at the end. No bitterness from the lemon slices...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by Baker Bee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow, I do not know what I did wrong? I love chicken piccata. I followed the recipe exactly. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by ~Nimz~ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was excellent. The flavors were just perfect with just the right amount of lemon. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2010 by kim   view full review
This is a great recipe, I couldn't get enough of the chicken the flavor was perfect.

 

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