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Pollo al limone (lemon chicken)
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Pollo al limone (lemon chicken)

Mama Anna doesn’t do boring. Her Chicken Piccata has bold flavors, simple steps, and a sauce you’ll want to sop up with bread.

By Anna Prezio

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January 09, 2025

Pollo al limone (lemon chicken)

By Anna Prezio

Ingredients

  • 3

    chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch slices

  • 8

    oz mushrooms, washed and sliced

  • 1/2

    nectarines, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes 

  • 1 1/2

    cups all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper

  • 1/2

    cup fresh lemon juice

  • 1

    cup chicken broth

  • 1/2

  • 2

    tablespoons minced parsley (reserve some for garnish)

  • 2

    tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained

  • 1/2

    lemon, thinly sliced

  • 3

    tablespoons olive oil

  • 1

    tablespoon butter

TOTAL TIME

30-40 minutes

4 servings

This week, Mama made her Pollo al Limone, a dish full of love and vibrant flavor. Tender chicken, fresh lemon, mushrooms, and capers simmered in a rich sauce that she perfected over the years. To elevate it, she added a splash of Gratsi White, blending beautifully with the citrusy notes. Served alongside roasted vegetables and good conversation, this dish reminds us why Sunday dinners are the heart of our week.

An elderly woman wearing glasses and a lemon-patterned apron slices chicken on a cutting board in a kitchen. Around her are bowls of mushrooms, lemons, herbs, and seasonings arranged neatly on the counter.

STEP 1

Prepare the Chicken:
Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch slices, gently pound them to an even thickness, and set aside.
Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.

Raw chicken breasts seasoned with black pepper are laid out on a cutting board. In the background, a person is wearing an apron with a pattern of yellow lemons and green leaves.

STEP 2

Cook the Chicken:
 Heat a pan over medium-high heat, adding the butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
 Cook the chicken for approximately 2 minutes per side, or until lightly golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Thin slices of meat coated in flour are being pan-fried in hot oil in a large skillet, with bubbles forming around the edges as they cook.

STEP 3

Sauté the Vegetables:
 In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the onions with a pinch of salt and pepper.
 Add the mushrooms, season with salt, and cook on low heat until the pan is dry.

A hand pours liquid from a glass into a skillet filled with sautéing mushrooms and onions on a stove, with a wooden spatula resting in the pan and various kitchen items visible in the background.

STEP 4

Deglaze and Build the Sauce:
Deglaze the pan by adding the Gratsi White, scraping up any browned bits.
Stir in the chicken broth, lemon slices, lemon juice, parsley, and capers. Reserve some parsley for garnish.
Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, ensuring the sauce doesn’t dry out.

STEP 5

Combine and Finish:
Return the chicken to the pan, ensuring it’s coated in the sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 4 minutes.

A person serves lemon chicken piccata with mushrooms onto a white plate, using tongs. Sliced lemons and a creamy sauce are visible on the chicken, with more in a pan nearby.

STEP 6

Serve:
Garnish with reserved parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!

This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables, a fresh salad, or a side of pasta.

A person wearing a yellow-accented apron holds a large white plate of chicken piccata garnished with lemon slices, mushrooms, onions, and fresh herbs in a bright kitchen setting.

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