Maggianos Chicken Piccata
Description
Indulge in Maggiano's Chicken Piccata, featuring tender chicken in a lemony, buttery caper sauce, served with pasta for a flavorful Italian meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 0.67 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
Maggianos Chicken Piccata Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter,
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1/2 lemon
- 2 cup chicken broth, or chicken stock
- 6 teaspoons capers
Serving Suggestions:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 lemon , sliced
- 1 pound spaghetti
Instructions
- Flatten the 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, then dredge in 0.67 cup flour shaking off any excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons butter, followed by the 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cup chicken broth and 6 teaspoons capers. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh parsley a 1 lemon sliced, and serve with 1 pound spaghetti, rice, or vegetables.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Tongs
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 33gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 602mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 301IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg