Lemon Chicken Piccata

Thin chicken cutlets simmer in lemon, caper and shallot sauce.

Cooking time ≈ 30 min

Estimated nutrition · Per serving
≈ 460 kcal · Protein 48 g · Carbs 15 g · Fat 23 g

Ingredients

• 2 chicken fillets
• olive oil
• flour
• 20–30 g butter
• 1 cup broth
• 1 shallot (or small onion)
• 1 tsp garlic (minced)
• juice of 1 lemon
• 2–4 tbsp capers
• fresh parsley
• salt and black pepper

Method

1. Cut chicken fillets lengthwise into thin pieces, season and dust with flour. Fry in olive oil until golden, then remove.
2. Soften shallot and garlic in butter in the same pan. Add broth, capers, lemon juice and seasoning.
3. Return the chicken, coat with sauce and simmer a few minutes. Finish with parsley and optional fried capers; serve with mashed potatoes.