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Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe

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This Lemon Chicken Piccata recipe offers a deliciously tangy and creamy sauce featuring capers and fresh lemon zest, perfectly complementing tender, thinly sliced chicken breasts coated in almond flour and pan-fried to a golden brown. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful dish makes for an elegant yet easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp salted butter, divided

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup capers, drained
  • 2 lemons (juice and zest)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Wash the chicken breasts and slice each one horizontally to create thin cutlets. Pat dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Coat Chicken: Spread almond flour evenly on a shallow plate. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the almond flour, coating both sides well, then shake off any excess flour.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once hot, place the coated chicken breasts in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and are fully cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Make Sauce: Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream and drained capers to the same pan. Squeeze in the juice of the lemons and stir to combine. Increase the heat slightly to bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring until butter melts and sauce is smooth.
  5. Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spooning sauce over them. Let them simmer gently in the sauce for about 5 minutes to infuse flavor and heat through.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and grate lemon zest on top for an added burst of citrus aroma and flavor. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken breasts are thinly sliced to cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use almond flour for a gluten-free alternative to traditional flour.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to taste, especially since capers are naturally salty.
  • For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.

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