Can I use chicken thighs instead?

Absolutely, I actually prefer thighs sometimes for their extra juiciness. Just keep in mind they'll take a smidge longer to cook (about 5-6 minutes per side). The fat content means they can handle the extra time without drying out. You might need to skim a tiny bit of excess fat from the pan before making the sauce, but otherwise, the recipe works exactly the same. Bonus? Thighs are often cheaper than breasts - win.

How do I prevent the sauce from breaking?

Oh man, I've been there - that sad moment when your beautiful sauce separates into oily pools. Here's what I've learned: Keep the heat moderate when adding butter (no boiling), and always use cold butter straight from the fridge. Swirl it in gradually instead of dumping it all at once. If it does break, don't panic. Remove from heat and whisk in a teaspoon of cold water - it usually comes right back together. And whatever you do, don't over-reduce the sauce before adding butter - that's a surefire path to Break City.

Can I make this ahead?

You sure can, with a few tricks. Cook the chicken and make the sauce separately, then store them in different containers in the fridge for up to a day. When ready to serve, gently warm the sauce in a pan, then add the chicken just to heat through. The sauce might thicken in the fridge - just loosen it with a splash of broth or water when reheating. Honestly though? It's so quick that I usually just make it fresh - part of the magic is that just-cooked texture.

Incredibly Easy 20-Minute Chicken Piccata Your Family Craves -

Name: Incredibly Easy 20-Minute Chicken Piccata Your Family Craves
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Incredibly Easy 20-Minute Chicken Piccata Your Family Craves

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A quick and flavorful chicken dish with a tangy lemon caper sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.

Author: RecipeZest
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in butter until melted.
Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten the chicken.
Adjust lemon juice to taste.
Serve with pasta or steamed vegetables.

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