Vintage Coin-Grade Chicken Piccata

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Pan-seared chicken breast with a bright lemon-caper sauce, inspired by estate auction silverware sets that once held such dishes. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Chicken breasts, All-purpose flour, Butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian-American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 pounded chicken breasts (6 oz each) with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; dredge in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter foams; add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside; add 2 tbsp drained capers, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 1/2 cup white wine, and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the skillet; simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half and sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and return chicken to skillet; coat evenly with sauce and cook for 1 more minute.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side.

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