Ina Garten Chicken Piccata Recipe
The Ina Garten Chicken Piccata Recipe is known for its elegant simplicity, bold lemon flavor, and silky butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken lightly in flour.
- Heat oil and butter together.
- Sauté chicken until golden on both sides.
- Remove chicken and keep warm.
- Add broth and lemon juice.
- Stir in capers and remaining butter.
- Return chicken to skillet briefly.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Always use fresh lemon for best flavor.
- Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
- Do not overcook chicken during sautéing.
- Add extra broth if sauce thickens quickly.
- Rinse capers to reduce excess salt.
- Serve immediately for best texture.