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Chicken Piccata Olive Garden – A Perfect Italian Classic

Chicken Piccata Olive Garden – A Perfect Italian Classic

Experience the exquisite flavors of Chicken Piccata bathed in a zesty lemon-butter sauce with capers, reminiscent of your favorite Italian eatery, yet simple enough for home cooking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup dry white wine (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Method
 

  1. Pound each chicken breast to an even ½-inch thickness.
  2. Season and dredge the chicken in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet, sear the chicken until golden brown, and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then deglaze with white wine (or broth).
  5. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and let the sauce simmer.
  6. Finish the sauce with the remaining butter and add capers.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers separately; best served fresh.