Dinner for 4
Lemon Chicken Piccata
Floured chicken cutlets brown in butter, then simmer in a bright white wine, lemon, and caper sauce.
$5.50for 4 servings
$1.38 per serving$5.50 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.36Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup capers
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Steps
- Slice each chicken breast into two cutlets and pound them to an even thickness.
- Season the cutlets with salt and pepper, then coat them lightly with flour.
- Melt the butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, pour in the wine and lemon juice, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the capers, salt, pepper, and parsley, then return the chicken to the skillet for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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