When life gives me lemons, I say there’s no time like the present to whip up my sensational Chicken Piccata! Ah! It’s music to my tastebuds. Crazy, isn’t it? I just can’t get enough of that lip-smackingly zesty, tangy, and flavoursome dish. The second the idea hits me, I’m up to my elbows in the kitchen, digging into my pantry for fresh ingredients.
Oops, before I get ahead of myself, let me spill the beans on what Chicken Piccata really entails. It may sound fancy-pants, but it’s a down-to-earth comfort meal – simple with an edge. It’s all about chicken cutlets, dredged in flour, and surprised with an intoxicating blend of lemon, capers, and white wine.
First things first, I retrieve my sturdy chicken breasts from the fridge. I mean, who am I fooling? No half-baked cutlets in my kitchen, thank you very much. Following every nook and cranny of the seasoning procedure, I make sure my chicken bodyguards get their well-deserved pampering!
Golly, don’t even get me started on the sizzling dance of garlic and olive oil in the pan! It’s like a mini disco in there, and boy, does it add oodles of flavor. And once the chicken hits the pan, the symphony awakens with crescendos of mouth-watering aroma filling the kitchen.
Lastly, that lemony, buttery sauce, studded with the salty bite of capers, gets drizzled over the golden chicken, creating a taste sensation that’s worth writing home about. I’m telling ya, when you sink your teeth into this delightful Chicken Piccata, you’ll realize that the proof is, indeed, in the pudding!
Ah, making Chicken Piccata has got to be the best part of my day. It’s just the bee’s knees, people! Absolutely bon appetit, if I do say so myself.
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– Lay out the chicken breasts on a clean surface. Using a meat mallet, pound each breast into thin cutlets, keeping them an even thickness.
– Season chicken cutlets on both sides with salt and pepper.
– In a shallow dish, toss together flour and half of the lemon zest.
– Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
– Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
– Add the chicken and sear until golden and cooked through, about three minutes per side. Then, remove to a plate.
– In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chicken broth, white wine, and juice of a lemon.
– Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
– Stir in capers and remaining lemon zest; reduce heat to low.
– Add the seared chicken back to the pan and simmer until heated through, spooning sauce over the top of each piece as it warms.
– To serve, plate the chicken and spoon over plenty of the tangy sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and slices of lemon.
– Serve warm, ideally with a side of pasta or roasted vegetables. Enjoy, it’s a real hoot of a dish!
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