Chicken Piccata is a quick dinner comprised of a crispy pan seared chicken breast with a Lemon Butter Caper Sauce. This chicken has a bright, lemony sauce that’s just on the right side of tangy. It’s incredibly easy and amazingly tasty! Show
Chicken PiccataI realise it sounds totally obnoxious to call this a “better” Chicken Piccata. I should clarify and say that this is a better one to me. This dish is a wildly popular Italian-American classic that I’ve tried making over the years following other recipes. I’ve just never been impressed with the results though, leaving me feeling that I’m somehow missing out on the enjoyment of this dish. I always found the lemon sauce mouth-puckeringly sour to the point of wincing. I also felt it just didn’t have enough interesting flavour in it to carry a somewhat bland chicken. So many recipes also called for an insane amount of butter and oil. Sometimes up to half a cup! What the … ?? My butt cannot afford that much fat for what’s supposed to a quick, midweek meal! So this is my version of Chicken Piccata. The sauce is not as sour – I dial it in to just the right amount of lemon tang. I use less fat than most recipes too, and reduce the white wine through cooking to add complexity in the sauce. And as for the chicken? Add a dusting of parmesan. It makes it so much tastier! Lemon Butter Caper Sauce for Chicken PiccataWhat goes in (my) Chicken PiccataSo here’s what you need:
How to make Chicken PiccataChicken Piccata is a straight forward, pretty quick recipe:
Serve this with your starchy side of choice and a side salad to get some greens on your plate. Choose from:
Some suggestions for you: Magic Broccoli Baked Mac and Cheese Quick & Easy Baked Zucchini Creamy Buttery Mashed Potato Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Spring Salad! Roasted Cauliflower Lentil and Roasted Eggplant Salad Enjoy! – Nagi x Watch how to make itHungry for more? Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. Chicken Piccata (Lemon Chicken with Capers)Author: Nagi Prep: 10 mins Mains American-Italian, Western 4.99 from 51 votes Servings3 Tap or hover to scale
Recipe video above. If, like me, you find the sauce of other Chicken Piccata recipes too sour, and the chicken kind of bland, I think you'll love this version! The lemon tang in the sauce is pleasant rather than lip-puckering, and the flavour of the chicken is boosted with a little parmesan in the flour coating. IngredientsCupsMetric
Lemon Sauce:
InstructionsCrispy Parmesan Chicken:
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Recipe Notes:Servings – If you use 2 large breasts (450g/16oz), you will serve 3 comfortable. If you use 2 smaller ones, this will serve 2 people.1. Chicken – can also use tenderloin (no need to cut) or thighs (skinless, boneless, cut in half then pound).2. Parmesan – or use store bought sandy type grated parmesan.3. Wine – Any white wine that’s not too woody or sweet will work great here. Chardonnay in particular adds really good flavour. Sub low sodium chicken stock/broth for a non alcoholic version.Don’t use an expensive wine. The flavour and aroma that you pay for is largely lost during cooking. It’s pretty well documented these days by notable food authorities (such as New York Times Cooking) that you do not need to use expensive wines for cooking.4. Capers – best to use capers in brine, rather than the dry capers in salt (bit too salty for this dish).5. Nutrition – assumes 2 tbsp fat is discarded after cooking chicken and 1.5 tbsp flour / parmesan is discarded after coating. What white wine to use for chicken piccata?Wine Pairings for Chicken Piccata
Sauvignon Blanc has bright citrus and herbal notes that pair nicely with the lemon and parsley found in this dish. Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc are a nice match with their crisp minerality and citrus notes. For something unexpected, and budget friendly, try a Vinho Verde.
What is chicken piccata sauce made of?What is chicken piccata? It's pan-fried chicken in a piccata sauce, which is a combination of butter, oil, fresh lemon juice, and capers.
What is the difference between chicken piccata and chicken piccata?The difference between the two is for Francese, the chicken breast is first dipped in flour, then into a beaten egg mixture, before being cooked. For piccata, the chicken is first dipped in egg and then in flour. Both are then simmered in a lemony butter sauce, but the piccata sauce includes capers.”
What is traditionally served with chicken piccata?Chicken piccata pairs well with many classic side dishes. At Italian-American restaurants, it's usually served with pasta. Other delicious options include mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli and fried rice.
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