Dinner for 4
Chicken Piccata with butter
Flour-coated chicken cooks quickly, then simmers in a bright sauce made with wine, broth, butter, garlic, lemon, and capers.
$8.08for 4 servings
$2.02 per serving$8.08 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: kitchenswagger.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.36Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.19Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsFlourOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 cloves garlic
- 2 lemons (optional)
- 2 1/2 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- serve over optional pasta of choice
Steps
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the cutlets in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken for 3 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and cook the garlic in the skillet for 30 seconds.
- Add the wine and broth, scraping the pan, and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice, capers, and parsley, then return the chicken and simmer for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
Find this week's cheapest dinners
Pick your store and we build five dinners from this week's ad, with cost per serving and a shopping list by aisle.
Find this week's cheapest dinnersMore like this
Collections with this recipe
High-protein Italian 30-minute dinners 78Italian 30-minute dinners 315High-protein Italian dinners 241