Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata

Ingredients

·       2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half

·       Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

·       All-purpose flour, for dredging

·       6 tablespoons unsalted butter

·       5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

·       1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

·       1/2 cup chicken stock

·       2 garlic cloves, minced

·       1/3 cup white wine

·       1-1/2 tablespoons corn starch, as needed for thickening

·       1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed

·       1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate and cover.

Into the pan add the lemon juice, wine, chicken stock, garlic, and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Add corn starch as needed to thicken. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.