Chicken Piccata Lemon Capers (Print Version)

Tender chicken with lemon butter sauce and capers for a balanced, flavorful dish.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 450g chicken breast, skinless and boneless (2 large pieces)

→ Coating

02 - 4 tbsp flour (or substitute with cornflour for gluten-free)
03 - 2 1/2 tbsp finely grated parmesan
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp pepper

→ Pan Fry

06 - 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp (15g) unsalted butter

→ Lemon Sauce

08 - 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, cut into 1.5cm cubes
09 - 2/3 cup dry white wine (or substitute with low-sodium chicken stock)
10 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
11 - 3 tbsp capers in brine, drained
12 - 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Cut each chicken breast into three pieces, then pound each to 0.5cm thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment.
02 - Drizzle chicken with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and evenly rub on both sides with your fingers.
03 - Mix the flour, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat the chicken pieces, pressing firmly to adhere before shaking off excess.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt. Pan fry 3 pieces of chicken until golden (3-4 minutes on the first side, 1 minute on the second side). Remove chicken onto a plate and repeat with remaining pieces.
05 - Discard excess fat from the skillet and wipe with a paper towel. Add wine and simmer on medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until reduced by half. Add lemon juice and simmer for another minute.
06 - Reduce heat to low. Add cubed butter and gently swirl the pan until the butter melts into a glossy sauce. Stir in capers and parsley.
07 - Serve chicken topped with lemon-caper sauce and garnish with extra parsley if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For more servings, adjust the size and number of chicken breasts accordingly.
02 - If using chicken thighs, ensure they are skinless and boneless, then cut in half and pound to an even thickness.
03 - Non-alcoholic option: Substitute the wine with low-sodium chicken stock.