Chicken Piccata
Introduction
Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish that is simple to make and full of flavour. It is traditionally made with chicken breasts, but can also be made with chicken thighs. The chicken is pan-fried until golden brown and then served with a lemon and butter sauce. Piccata sauce is also great on fish or veal.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon capers
Method
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place chicken breasts in a shallow bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, and pepper.
4. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture until coated and set aside.
5. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
6. Once melted, add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
7. Remove chicken from the skillet and place in a baking dish.
8. To the skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
10. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
11. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many potential changes and improvements that can be made to this dish. For example, you could use a different type of flour when dredging the chicken, such as almond flour or gluten-free flour. You could also add additional seasoning to the flour mixture, such as garlic powder or dried herbs.
Another potential change would be to use a different type of broth in the sauce. Chicken, beef, or vegetable broth would all work well. You could also add additional vegetables to the sauce, such as mushrooms, onions, or peppers.
What other food it works well with
Chicken Piccata goes well with a variety of sides. Some popular options include pasta, potatoes, rice, vegetables, and salad.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making Chicken Piccata is overcooking the chicken. This can cause the chicken to become dry and tough. To avoid this, be sure to cook the chicken just until it is golden brown and cooked through.
Another common mistake is using too much flour when dredging the chicken. This can cause the chicken to become coated in a thick layer of flour. To avoid this, be sure to use a light hand when dredging the chicken in the flour mixture.
Nutritional Information
Chicken Piccata is a relatively healthy dish. Each serving contains approximately:
Calories: 400
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Cholesterol: 165 mg
Sodium: 1260 mg
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 53 g
Allergens
This dish contains the following allergens:
Wheat
Butter
Capers