Nitrate & Nitrite Free Quick Chicken Piccata
Total time28 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time18 min
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4 servings
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb total)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve each chicken breast horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets. Place each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
- 2
Season the cutlets on both sides with the salt and pepper. Spread the flour in a shallow dish and dredge each cutlet, pressing lightly so the flour adheres, then shaking off any excess.
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