Description
A refined version of the classic Italian-American dish featuring perfectly seared chicken in a velvety lemon-caper butter sauce.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp cold unsalted butter
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tbsp capers, rinsed
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing horizontally through the middle and then pounding them to an even 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
Step 2: Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken pieces through the flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 3: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 4: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 5: Add the white wine to the hot skillet, scraping the bottom to release the fond. Let it reduce by half.
Step 6: Stir in the chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 7: Turn off the heat and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter until the sauce is glossy and emulsified.
Step 8: Return the chicken to the pan to coat with sauce, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Ensure the butter is very cold when whisking it into the sauce to achieve the best emulsion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg