Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the chicken cutlets between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or a heavy rolling pin, gently pound the chicken to an even ¼-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish and lightly dredge each cutlet, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is melted and foaming, carefully place two chicken cutlets in the pan. Do not overcrowd. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for just 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the white wine to deglaze, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let the wine reduce by about half.
- Pour in the chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, then add the drained capers. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of cold butter and the fresh parsley. Swirl the skillet continuously until the butter has melted completely, creating a smooth, glossy sauce. Return the chicken cutlets to the pan, spooning the sauce over the top to rewarm them.
Notes
Tips for Success: Pound the chicken to an even ¼-inch thickness for tender, quick-cooking results. Use a hot, uncrowded pan for a perfect golden sear. To create a silky, emulsified sauce, swirl in cold butter *off the heat* at the very end.
Ingredient Swaps: No white wine? Use an equal amount of chicken broth with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar. No capers? Finely chopped green olives work well. This recipe is also excellent with thin pork cutlets or veal scaloppine.
Variations: For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream with the broth. For an earthy flavor, add a half-cup of drained, jarred artichoke hearts. For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted asparagus to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredient Swaps: No white wine? Use an equal amount of chicken broth with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar. No capers? Finely chopped green olives work well. This recipe is also excellent with thin pork cutlets or veal scaloppine.
Variations: For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream with the broth. For an earthy flavor, add a half-cup of drained, jarred artichoke hearts. For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted asparagus to soak up the delicious sauce.
