Quick Chicken Piccata
- SERVES
- 4
- PREP
- 20 Min
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
If you need any easy weeknight meal for you and the family, then this recipe for Quick Chicken Piccata is for you! Five-star dining never looked better. When you're running around trying to get everything done, the last thing you want to worry about is dinner. With this easy chicken dinner, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family.
What You'll Need
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs (store-bought)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 (12-ounce) package noodles, cooked
What to Do
- Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin (see note).
- Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper; lightly dredge in breadcrumbs.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of chicken, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden and done. Remove chicken to a serving platter, and cover with aluminum foil. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken and 1 tablespoon oil.
- Add broth and lemon juice to skillet, and cook, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet, until sauce is slightly thickened. Remove from heat; add butter and parsley, stirring until butter melts. Pour sauce over chicken, and serve over warm noodles.
Notes
Flattening chicken breasts to a 1/4-inch thickness allows the chicken to cook more quickly. If using a meat mallet, be sure to use the flat side.