Pioneer Woman Chicken Piccata Recipe
In this blog, I will share the Pioneer Woman chicken piccata recipe. I will use very easy words. I will keep short sentences. I will help you learn how to make chicken piccata at home.
Ingredients
- 4 thin chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons capers
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Season the chicken
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of each chicken breast.
Coat with flour
- Place flour in a bowl. Dredge each chicken piece lightly. Shake off extra flour.
Heat the pan
- Place a pan on medium heat. Add olive oil and two tablespoons of butter.
Cook the chicken
- Add chicken to the hot pan. Cook both sides until golden and soft.
Remove the chicken
- Take the chicken out. Place it on a plate. Keep the pan on heat.
Make the sauce
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the hot pan.
Stir the sauce
- Mix well. Let the sauce simmer. Let it reduce a little for deeper taste.
Add butter
- Add two tablespoons of butter to the sauce. Stir until smooth and shiny.
Return chicken
- Place the chicken back into the sauce. Coat each piece very well.
Simmer a bit
- Let the chicken simmer for a short time. The flavors will blend nicely.
Garnish and serve
- Add fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve warm with your favorite side.
Notes
- Use thin chicken for fast cooking
- Always use fresh lemon juice
- Do not skip the butter
- Do not overcook the chicken
- Shake off extra flour
- Use a wide pan
- Add capers for great flavor