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Martha Stewart Chicken Piccata Recipe

Martha Stewart Chicken Piccata Recipe

Are you looking for a quick and elegant dinner tonight? This Martha Stewart Chicken Piccata Recipe is the perfect solution for your busy evening. Many people search for the Martha Stewart Chicken Piccata Recipe because it is so zesty and fresh.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally).
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging.
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt.
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided.
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice.
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth.
  • 1/4 cup brined capers drained and rinsed.
  • 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken Breasts

  • Place the chicken halves between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness. This ensures the chicken cooks very quickly and stays juicy.

Season and Dredge

  • Mix the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat each piece of chicken lightly in the flour mixture. Shake off any extra flour so the coating is thin and even.

Sear the Chicken

  • Heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet. Cook the chicken over medium-high heat for three minutes per side. Remove the golden chicken and set it aside.

Deglaze the Skillet

  • Pour the chicken broth and lemon juice into the hot skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits from the bottom. These bits add amazing flavor to your sauce.

Add Capers and Simmer

  • Stir in the drained capers and let the liquid simmer for a few minutes. The sauce should reduce slightly and become a bit thicker. The smell will be very bright and citrusy.

Finish the Sauce

  • Whisk in the remaining two tablespoons of butter until it melts completely. This makes the sauce glossy, rich and very smooth. The butter balances the sharp acid from the lemons.

Combine and Serve

  • Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet for one minute. Spoon the sauce and capers over the meat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve your masterpiece while it is hot.

Notes

  • Dry the Meat: Always pat the chicken dry with paper towels before flouring it. This helps you get a perfectly crispy brown crust.
  • Cold Butter Secret: Use cold butter at the very end of the sauce making. It creates a much creamier emulsion that won't separate.
  • Wine Twist: You can replace half of the chicken broth with dry white wine. This adds a more complex and sophisticated flavor.
  • Veal Piccata: Use the same method with thin veal cutlets for a traditional variation.
  • Extra Veggies: Stir in some fresh baby spinach at the end for a healthy green boost.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Use almond flour or a gluten-free blend to coat the chicken breasts.
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