Ina Garten Chicken Piccata Recipe
Ina Garten Chicken Piccata Recipe is a classic, fresh and comforting dish. It feels fancy but stays very easy to cook at home. This recipe uses tender chicken, lemon juice, capers and butter.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup capers drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap. Pound gently until even thickness for quick and even cooking.
Season and Flour
- Mix flour, salt and pepper. Coat chicken lightly on both sides. Shake off extra flour.
Heat the Pan
- Heat olive oil and two tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
Cook the Chicken
- Add chicken pieces carefully. Cook four minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
Remove and Rest
- Move cooked chicken to a plate. Cover loosely to keep warm.
Make the Sauce
- Add lemon juice, broth and capers to the pan. Scrape brown bits gently.
Simmer the Sauce
- Let sauce simmer for five minutes. It should reduce slightly and smell bright.
Finish with Butter
- Add remaining butter. Stir until sauce becomes smooth and shiny.
Combine and Serve
- Return chicken to pan. Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
- Pound chicken evenly for perfect cooking
- Do not overcrowd the pan
- Taste sauce before serving
- Serve immediately for best texture