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Easy Chicken Picata Recipe


Easy Chicken Picata Recipe
This is my adaptation of a recipe by Brenda Smith in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution feature "In The Kitchen With . . ." Easily doubled (or tripled).

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Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • paprika, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers

Directions
  1. Pound chicken breasts to thickness of 1/2 inch. If using large breasts, cut in half for easier handling.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and paprika.
  3. Dredge chicken breasts in flour, shaking off excess.
  4. In large skillet, over medium-high heat, melt butter and olive oil until bubbly.
  5. Saute chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes each side. Remove to plate and cover to keep warm.
  6. Pour off oil, keeping drippings in pan.
  7. Return to heat and add wine, lemon juice and capers; cook until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
  8. Return chicken to pan and heat through. Coat with sauce to serve.

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Comments


Yumola. Love chicken piccata and this version sounds great. Love those capers. High 5 my friend.


I love chicken picacata and have never tried to make it. This seems easy enough and sounds delicious! Have a great day!


I know this is great because it is similar to what I do with pork tenderloin! Yum!


Yum, it is past lunch time here in Texas and I am hungry! This looks wonderful!!


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