Chicken Piccata (Bright, Lemony, Classic Italian Dinner)

Introduction

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken, butterflied to create thinner pieces
• ½ tsp Cooking with Greens No Salt Onion Black Pepper
• 1¾ tsp Cooking with Greens Sea Salt, divided
• 1 cup flour
• 1 Tbsp Cooking with Greens Pink Himalayan Seasoning Blend
• 1½ tsp Cooking with Greens No Salt Go To Blend
• 2 tsp Cooking with Greens No Salt Italian Blend
• 10 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1½ cups chicken stock
• 1 tsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon), plus more to taste
• 1–2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp capers, drained
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Season the chicken:
   Season chicken all over with No Salt Onion Black Pepper and 1½ tsp of the sea salt.
2. Dredge:
   In a shallow bowl, combine flour, Pink Himalayan Seasoning Blend, No Salt Go To Blend, and No Salt Italian Blend. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, coating well and shaking off excess. Discard remaining flour after dredging.
3. Brown the chicken:
   Heat 3 Tbsp butter and 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add half the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding more butter and oil as needed. Transfer all chicken to a serving platter.
4. Make the sauce:
   Add shallot to the skillet and cook, stirring, until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in chicken stock and simmer until reduced by half, about 4–5 minutes.
5. Finish the sauce:
   Reduce heat to low. Stir in 4 Tbsp butter, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining ½ tsp sea salt. Taste and adjust lemon or salt as desired.
6. Serve:
   Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

• Add extra lemon zest for a brighter flavor.
• Serve with pasta, rice, or sautéed greens.
• For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend for dredging.

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