Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken breasts: 8 (boneless, skinless)
- Butter: 50g
- Extra virgin olive oil: 30ml
- Fresh lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Flat-leaf parsley: 1 bunch (chopped)
- Garlic cloves: 3-4 (crushed)
- Chicken broth or white wine: 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 50g (for dusting)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Dust chicken breasts with flour, shaking off excess.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Add garlic and lemon juice to the same pan and let it bubble for a minute.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, scraping the bottom to release any brown bits.
- Bring to a boil, then return chicken to the pan.
- Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately with a side of your choice, such as steamed vegetables or pasta.
Nutritional Information:
(Please note that the nutritional information may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)
- Calories: Approximately 300-400 per serving (depending on the amount of butter and oil used)
- Protein: 30-40g
- Fat: 15-20g (including saturated fat)
- Carbohydrates: 10-15g (from flour and chicken broth)
Dish Characteristics:
- Quick and easy to prepare, yet tastes luxurious.
- Chicken Piccata has a lemony, garlicky flavor that Americans often enjoy.
- The dish is typically served with a side of pasta or vegetables, making it a complete meal.
User Comments:
- "This dish was a hit with my family! The lemon and garlic flavors were spot on."
- "I served this with some steamed broccoli and it was a perfect meal."
- "I used bone-in chicken breasts and it still came out delicious."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- If you want to make this dish even healthier, you can reduce the amount of butter used for coating the chicken.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference.
