Chicken Piccata
A tangy weeknight meal!
3-4 servings - 50mins
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 5 1/2 tbsp AP flour
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp heavy cream, or oat milk
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 1 lemon for slicing
- Pasta of your choice
Prep
- Drain 1/4 cup of capers
- Slice 1/2 lemon thinly
- Measure out chicken stock
Recipe
- Prep the pasta: Boil a pot or pan of water and cook pasta to serve the piccata on.
- Season the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Put 4 tbsp of flour in a bowl and dredge all the chicken in flour, making sure to cover all surfaces of the chicken.
- Heat the oil: Turn a skillet to medium heat and heat up the oil, when it is shimmering, add the butter
- Fry the chicken: Working in batches if needed (I can fit 3 thighs in my skillet comfortably), add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should be 163 deg F, then set aside on a plate or drying rack. This will take approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Whisk in flour: Reduce heat to medium low, then whisk in remaining 1 1/2 tbsp of flour into the remaining fat and oil until lightly brown, about 1 min.
- Make sauce: Gradually whisk in chicken stock, wine, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. When slightly thickened, stir in the dairy or oat milk, parsley, and capers. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then return the chicken to the pan.
- Serve: Serve by starting with a layer of pasta, then chicken, then sauce, with extra parsley on top if desired. If desired, top with thin lemon slices.