Chicken Piccata

Name: Chicken Piccata
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1/4 cup parmesan, shredded; 3 tbsp capers, divided; 1 lemon, sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 shallot, diced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 zest of lemon; chopped parsley; lemon wedges

With its delicious ensemble of zest and buttery flavour, this Italian-inspired classic deserves a weekly appearance at your dinner table. No home cook’s repertoire is complete without this dish of seasoned chicken breast topped with shredded parmesan, cascaded in a fragrant, savoury lemon sauce, studded with briny capers.

35 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Servings: 2

2 chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally

1/4 tsp salt

1 pinch pepper

1/4 cup parmesan, shredded

3 tbsp capers, divided

1 lemon, sliced

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 shallot, diced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup chicken broth

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 zest of lemon

chopped parsley

lemon wedges

Steps

STEP 1

To preheat the oven, touch Convection Bake six times until 400°F is displayed in the window.

STEP 2

Place chicken breast pieces on the enamel tray lined with parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper, top with parmesan. Sprinkle 2 tbsp capers and sliced lemon around the chicken. Bake for 15-18 minutes.

STEP 3

While the chicken is cooking, make lemon sauce. In medium saucepan, heat 2 tbsp butter over medium low heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook until translucent and fragrant. Add 2 tbsp flour to make a roux, mixing constantly for 1 minute to cook flour. Whisk in white wine and broth and increase heat to medium. Bring sauce to a gentle boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat slightly and cook to thicken for about 3 minutes, whisking occasionally. Stir in lemon juice and zest, and remaining capers.

STEP 4

Pour sauce over chicken and top with chopped parsley. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and your favourite side!