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cheesecake factory chicken piccata

Chicken Piccata Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¾ cup chicken stock
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • Lemon slices, for serving

Method
 

  1. Pound each chicken breast to ¼ inch thick between plastic wrap. Mix the ½ cup flour, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a shallow bowl, dredge the chicken, and shake off the excess.
  2. Heat the 3 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked to 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add the 3 cloves minced garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the ½ cup white wine, scrape up the browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
  4. Add the ¾ cup chicken stock and 3 tbsp lemon juice. Simmer on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced, then stir in the 2 tbsp capers.
  5. Reduce heat to low, stir in the remaining 2 tbsp butter, slide the chicken back in, and spoon sauce over it for 1 minute. Scatter the 2 tbsp chopped parsley on top and serve on a plate with lemon slices alongside.

Notes

The sauce is intentionally thin and bright, not a thick gravy. If it reduces too far while the chicken is back in the pan, a small splash of chicken stock will loosen it right up. This recipe is easy to scale for a crowd just sear the chicken in batches and make the full sauce volume at the end.