Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata Recipe

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup milk (or a mix of milk and buttermilk)

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup panko bread crumbs

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)

• ¼ cup grapeseed or canola oil (for frying)

For the Sauce:

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ small onion, finely diced

• 2 tablespoons capers

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch (for thickening)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until thin and even.

2. Soak in Milk Mixture:

   • In a bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs (add buttermilk or lemon juice to curdle if desired).

   • Submerge the chicken and let it soak while preparing the breading.

3. Prepare Breading Mix:

   • In a separate bowl, combine panko, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).

4. Coat and Fry the Chicken:

   • Remove chicken from the milk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.

   • Dredge each piece in the breading mixture, pressing lightly to coat.

   • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

   • Remove and set aside on a plate.

5. Make the Sauce:

   • In the same pan, sauté garlic and onions until fragrant and translucent.

   • Stir in capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

   • Sprinkle in flour or cornstarch and stir to combine.

   • Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.

   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Finish the Dish:

   • Return the chicken to the pan, turning to coat in the sauce.

   • Let it warm for 1-2 minutes.

7. Serve:

   • Plate the chicken with rice or pasta, spooning extra sauce over the top.

   • Garnish with additional lemon zest or parsley if desired.