Creamy Chicken Piccata

Ingredients:

2 chicken Breast butterflied

1/3 cup All purpose flour

S/P to taste

2 Tbsp oil

2 clove minced garlic

1 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp low sodium chicken stock

1 1/2 tsp cornstarch

2 Meyer lemons juiced and zested

2 Tbsp butter

1 cup heavy cream

2 Tbsp capers, rinsed

For garnish: Fresh parsley chopped and Meyer lemon sliced and quartered

Directions:

Begin by butterflying the chicken breasts and gently flattening them to an even thickness if needed. This helps the chicken cook evenly and creates a tender, uniform cutlet.

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper.

Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil.

Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, coating both sides evenly. Shake off any excess flour, then place the chicken into the hot pan.

Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm.

Using the same pan, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, allowing it to release its flavor into the pan.

Add the chicken stock, butter, and heavy cream. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half, approximately 4–5 minutes.

Mix the remaining stock (or water) with the cornstarch to create a slurry. Slowly add it to the sauce while stirring, then continue simmering until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then add the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir to combine and brighten the sauce.

Finish by adding the capers, fresh parsley, and quartered Meyer lemons.

Return the chicken to the pan briefly to coat with the sauce, or serve the sauce generously over the chicken.

Enjoy!

Chef Scout Recon Tip: Great sauces are about balance. The butter and cream bring richness, while the lemon and capers provide the acidity and salt needed to keep the dish bright and balanced. Don’t let one flavor overpower the others—the best dishes create harmony.