Chicken Piccata with Garlic

Need a delicious and flavorful chicken dish that is both easy to make and healthy, then you’ll love this recipe for Chicken Piccata with Garlic. With tender chicken breasts cooked in a tangy lemon and caper sauce, infused with garlic, this dish is bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• ½ cup flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• ½ cup white wine, such as sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio 
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup water
• 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Directions

1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic, such as plastic freezer bags. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy pan until evenly thick – about ½ an inch.
2. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and black pepper; coat lightly in flour and shake off any excess.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 
4. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes, flipping half way.
5. Transfer to plate to drain.
6. Cook garlic and capers in reserved oil, smashing the capers lightly, until warmed through and garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. Pour white wine into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
8. Stir lemon juice, water, and butter, cook and stir continuously until sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. 
9. Reduce heat to low and stir parsley through the sauce.
10. Return chicken breasts to the pan and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.