Ladies and gents, get ready to elevate your dinner game with this absolutely divine crispy chicken piccata that’ll make your taste buds dance! Trust me, as someone who’s experimented with countless recipes, this one’s a total keeper that’ll have your family begging for seconds.
Let me spill the tea on this mouthwatering dish that’s honestly become my go-to when I want to feel fancy without spending hours in the kitchen (because girl, we’ve got things to do!).
What you’ll need:
– 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1/2 cup chicken broth
– 1/4 cup capers (drained)
– Fresh parsley
– Salt and pepper to taste
Now, let’s get cooking! 💁♀️
First, season those chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Dredge them in flour and shake off the excess – we’re going for crispy, not cakey!
Heat your butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s sizzling (but not burning, honey!), add your chicken and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. _chef’s kiss_
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Now, remove the chicken and in the same pan, add lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Let it simmer until it reduces by half – this sauce is literally liquid gold! Add a pat of butter to make it silky smooth, then return the chicken to the pan and spoon that heavenly sauce all over it.
Garnish with fresh parsley, and voilà! You’ve got yourself a restaurant-quality dinner that’ll make everyone think you’ve been taking secret cooking classes.
Serve it over pasta, rice, or if you’re watching those carbs like me, some zucchini noodles work perfectly too! The sauce is so good, you’ll want to lick the plate (no judgment here, I’ve totally done it when nobody’s looking! 🤫).
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times this recipe has saved my dinner parties. It’s that perfect balance of impressive and easy that makes everyone think you’re a culinary goddess.
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Until next time, keep slaying in the kitchen, darlings! 💋
