Description

Chicken Piccata with Artichokes is a delightful Italian-American dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a tangy lemon-caper sauce and savory artichoke hearts. It’s a flavorful meal that’s both elegant and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (13.75-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup capers with liquid
2 tablespoons butter

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and onion. Sauté until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the white wine, increasing the heat to high. Cook until the wine reduces by half, which should take about 4 to 5 minutes.
Create the Sauce: Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, chopped artichoke hearts, and the previously browned chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer until the sauce thickens, around 20 minutes.
Finish the Dish: Stir in the capers along with their liquid and the butter. Allow the butter to melt completely, integrating it into the sauce.
Serve: Plate the chicken, spooning the artichoke and caper sauce over the top. This dish pairs wonderfully with angel hair pasta or linguine.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the white wine with additional chicken broth.
Fresh lemon juice is recommended for the best flavor.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can let it reduce further or add a small amount of cornstarch mixed with water.