Description
This Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata offers a delightful combination of zesty flavors and satisfying textures. Tender chicken cutlets are pan-seared and bathed in a luscious lemon-caper sauce, topped with a crunchy almond-parsley butter crumble.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts (680g / 1½ lb): Boneless, skinless breasts are recommended for quick cooking.
- Salt and Pepper (to taste): Season generously for enhanced flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour (0.75 cup / 90g): Used for dredging chicken and making the crumble.
- Olive Oil (3 tbsp / 45ml): For searing the chicken.
- Unsalted Butter (4 tbsp / 60g, cubed): Adds richness to sauce and crumble.
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced): Provides a savory aroma.
- Chicken Broth (¼ cup / 60ml): Forms the base of the sauce.
- Lemon Juice (¼ cup / 60ml): Provides bright, zesty acidity.
- Capers (2 tbsp / 30ml, drained): Adds a briny, tangy flavor.
- Lemon Zest (2 tsp / 10ml): Intensifies lemon flavor.
- Sliced Almonds (2 tbsp / 30g, toasted): Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
- Fresh Parsley (2 tbsp / 30g, chopped): Adds fresh, herbaceous flavor.
- Smoked Paprika (1 tsp / 5g): Adds smoky flavor and color.
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge Chicken: Coat chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in oil and butter until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté Garlic: Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Simmer broth, lemon juice, zest, and capers.
- Emulsify Sauce: Whisk in butter until glossy.
- Prepare Crumble: Combine flour, almonds, parsley, paprika, salt, and butter.
- Bake Crumble: Bake crumble until golden brown.
- Combine & Serve: Return chicken to sauce, top with crumble, and serve.
Notes
Toasting almonds enhances their flavor and texture. Be careful not to burn the garlic when sautéing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry, Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: chicken, piccata, lemon, capers, almond, parsley, easy, dinner, italian