Giada's Chicken Piccata


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 434.6
  • Total Fat: 21.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 112.6 mg
  • Sodium: 498.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 39.4 g

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Introduction

Not exactly healthy... needs tweaking Not exactly healthy... needs tweaking
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    * 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
    * Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    * All-purpose flour, for dredging
    * 4-6 tablespoons unsalted butter
    * 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    * 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
    * 1/2 cup chicken stock
    * 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
    * 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.

Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZER0SUM.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    This is fantastic - 3/13/12


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    Incredible!
    This recipe is worth the fat calories - 7/14/11


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    Incredible!
    I've tried this recipe before and it is excellent! - 5/26/10