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Chicken Piccata

Lemon-and-caper butter sauce over quickly seared chicken cutlets — bright and fast.

30 minutes
Serves 2
Dinner

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dredge: Season the cutlets and coat lightly in flour.

  2. 2

    Sear: Heat the olive oil and 1 tbsp butter and cook the cutlets for 3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce: Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers to the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.

  4. 4

    Mount with Butter: Lower the heat and whisk in the remaining 2 tbsp butter until the sauce is silky.

  5. 5

    Combine: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over to warm through.

  6. 6

    Serve: Finish with chopped parsley and serve with pasta or sautéed greens.

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