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🍋 Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe 🍋🍋🍗
This super easy Lemon Chicken Piccata is ready in about 30 minutes and perfect over fresh pasta, rice or mashed potatoes! 🍝🍚🥔
Quick, buttery, lemony, and packed with flavor – a comforting Italian classic made simple! 🇮🇹💛
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔋 Calories: 427 kcal
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🛒 Ingredients:
🥩 1 lb. chicken breasts, halved and pounded thin
🍋 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning (or lemon zest)
🧂 1/4 tsp salt
🌾 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
🧈 6 tbsp butter, divided
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
✔️ For the Sauce:
🧄 2 tsp garlic, minced
🌾 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
🍗 1 cup chicken stock
🍷 ¼ cup dry white wine
🍋 2 tbsp lemon juice
🥄 3 tbsp capers, rinsed
🌿 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Season chicken with lemon pepper and salt, then dredge in flour.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil. Cook 2 pieces of chicken till golden and cooked through (3–4 mins per side). Set aside and repeat with remaining chicken.
3. For the sauce: Add 3 tbsp butter to the pan and sauté garlic for 30 secs.
4. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour until smooth. Add white wine and scrape pan.
5. Slowly whisk in chicken stock, then stir in lemon juice and capers. Simmer 5 mins.
6. Stir in remaining butter, return chicken to skillet, and simmer 5 mins.
7. Garnish with parsley & lemon wedges 🍋🌿. Serve over pasta or your fave side!
🧾 Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 427 | Protein: 27g | Carbs: 13g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 696mg
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1. Q: What is your favorite dish to cook?
A: My favorite dish to cook is spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce. I enjoy boiling the pasta until it is perfectly soft and then mixing it with a rich sauce made from fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. It is simple, delicious, and reminds me of family dinners.
2. Q: How often do you cook at home?
A: I cook at home almost every day because I like eating fresh and healthy food. Cooking also helps me relax after a long day, and it’s much cheaper than eating at restaurants all the time.
3. Q: Do you prefer baking or frying?
A: I prefer baking because it is healthier and doesn’t require a lot of oil. I also like the smell of baked food filling the kitchen, especially when I am making cakes or bread.
4. Q: What ingredients do you always keep in your kitchen?
A: I always keep basic ingredients like salt, pepper, olive oil, onions, garlic, and flour. These are essential for most recipes, and I can prepare many dishes just by adding vegetables or meat.
5. Q: Have you ever tried cooking a foreign recipe?
A: Yes, I have tried cooking Italian pizza at home. I made the dough from scratch, added tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil, and baked it in the oven. It was a fun experience and very tasty.
6. Q: What is the easiest meal you can prepare?
A: The easiest meal I can prepare is an omelette. I just beat some eggs, add a little salt, pepper, and maybe some cheese or vegetables, and cook it in a pan for a few minutes.
7. Q: Which spices do you use the most?
A: I use cumin, paprika, black pepper, and oregano the most. These spices add a lot of flavor to my dishes, especially when I cook meat, chicken, or soups.
8. Q: Do you follow recipes or cook from memory?
A: I usually cook from memory because I know most of my favorite recipes by heart. Sometimes, I check recipes online when I want to try something new.
9. Q: Have you ever made bread from scratch?
A: Yes, I have made bread at home before. I mixed flour, yeast, salt, and water, kneaded the dough, and let it rise for a few hours before baking it. The smell of fresh bread is amazing.
10. Q: What is the most difficult dish you’ve ever cooked?
A: The most difficult dish I’ve cooked is lasagna. It takes a long time because you have to prepare the pasta, the meat sauce, the cheese sauce, and then layer everything before baking it.
11. Q: Do you prefer sweet or savory dishes?
A: I prefer sweet dishes because I love desserts. Cakes, cookies, and puddings are my favorite, especially anything with chocolate.
12. Q: How do you usually season your food?
A: I usually season my food with salt, black pepper, and a mix of herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary. For some dishes, I also add lemon juice or vinegar for extra flavor.
13. Q: What is your favorite dessert to make?
A: My favorite dessert to make is chocolate cake. I enjoy melting the chocolate, mixing it with butter, sugar, and eggs, and baking it until it’s soft and moist.
14. Q: Do you enjoy cooking for guests?
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15. Q: Have you ever created your own recipe?
A: Yes, I created a special salad recipe with lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and a dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. It’s fresh, sweet, and sour at the same time.