How to prepare Lemon Chicken Piccata
What is it and How to Make it?
Lemon chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is light, flavorful, and easy to prepare. It consists of thin slices of chicken breast that are coated in flour and pan-fried until they are golden brown. The sauce is tangy and slightly acidic, which pairs perfectly with the tender and juicy chicken.
This dish is often served over pasta or with a side of vegetables, making it a complete and satisfying meal. It is a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests, as it can be made in just a few simple steps.
Tips & Tricks For Making The Perfect Lemon Chicken Piccata
If you’re looking to master the perfect dish of Lemon Chicken Piccata, then look no further! Here are some helpful tips and tricks that can help you master this delicious classic. The key to the best Lemon Chicken Piccata is in the preparation.
Start by trimming your chicken and 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. 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.
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.
Lemon Chicken Piccata
Ingredients
- 3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into ½-inch medallions
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, or as needed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. capers, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. minced Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a serving platter into the oven to warm.
- 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.
- 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.
- Arrange the chicken medallions on serving plates and spoon sauce over each portion to serve.
