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Crispy Brown Butter Sage Chicken Piccata

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A quick and easy chicken piccata recipe featuring a crispy brown butter sage sauce with capers and lemon, perfect for a comforting yet elegant dinner in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6–8 fresh sage leaves
  • 2 tablespoons rinsed capers
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from chicken breasts. Place each breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about ½-inch thick. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Pour ½ cup all-purpose flour into a shallow bowl. Lightly coat each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken breasts and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Avoid overcrowding. Transfer chicken to a warm plate and tent with foil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter to the skillet and cook, swirling occasionally, until butter turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Add 6-8 fresh sage leaves and 2 tablespoons rinsed capers. Cook about 30 seconds until sage crisps slightly and capers warm through.
  6. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Scrape up browned bits from the pan and let sauce simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them to coat, and let meld together for another minute. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more lemon juice if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before flouring to ensure crispiness. Watch the brown butter carefully to avoid burning. Do not overcrowd the pan to keep the crust crispy. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or water to loosen. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor. Leftovers reheat best gently in a skillet to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: chicken piccata, brown butter, sage, capers, lemon, crispy chicken, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe

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