Pan-Seared Chicken Piccata with Capers

Pan-Seared Chicken Piccata with Capers

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Italian · 30 min · Chicken · low-carb, high-protein

473 cal 44g protein 18g carbs 25g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 lb boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 tbsp capers
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally into thin cutlets, then dredge in seasoned flour.
  2. Sear cutlets in olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes per side; remove.
  3. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and juice of 2 lemons, scraping the fond.
  4. Add capers and simmer 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Swirl in remaining butter off heat, return chicken to coat, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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