Parmesan Chicken Piccata with Lemon Butter Sauce
Recipe courtesy of emeals
Pair with Liquid Light Sauvignon Blanc
INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 9 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp capers
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS
- Cut chicken in half crosswise and pound to 1/4-inch thickness between plastic wrap using a meat mallet. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Whisk together flour and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Stir together melted butter and lemon juice in a second shallow bowl. Stir together breadcrumbs and cheese in a third shallow bowl.
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in melted butter mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture to coat.
- Cook chicken, in batches, in 3 Tbsp hot oil per batch, over medium heat, 5 to 6 minutes per side or until chicken is done. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet; keep warm. Wipe skillet clean.
- Melt 1 Tbsp butter in skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add broth and cream; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until sauce is thickened. Stir in capers and parsley.
Pair with Liquid Light Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy!