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    Chicken Piccata (with Lemon-Caper Sauce)

    Published: May 25, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    chicken piccata recipe.

    Make this Chicken Piccata recipe for dinner tonight. This Italian classic chicken dish is so easy to make and prepare. The chicken breast is moist and smothered in a flavorful lemon caper sauce. Make it a complete meal by serving it with angel hair pasta or spaghetti. Your family will love this delicious Italian meal. 

    Chicken Piccata Recipe.

    Craving for some Italian food? Try this Chicken Piccata recipe. It's a simple one-pan chicken dish for any weeknight.

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    • Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe
    • Flattened Chicken Breast with Lemon-Caper Sauce
    • Ingredients
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    Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

    Chicken Piccata or Pichotta is one of the most popular chicken dishes you can find at any Italian restaurant.

    Surprisingly, you can make this restaurant-quality chicken dish at home in easy steps. It's not complicated and very affordable to make. 

    Flattened Chicken Breast with Lemon Caper Sauce.

    Flattened Chicken Breast with Lemon-Caper Sauce

    This Piccata recipe is made of chicken breast with lemon-caper sauce.

    The chicken breast is flattened to an even thickness then seasoned and dredged in flour before being browned in olive oil.

    The lemon-caper sauce is made of pan drippings, unsalted butter, shallots, lemon, white wine, low-sodium chicken broth, dry white wine, and capers.

    Chicken Piccata Recipe.

    Ingredients

    To make this chicken piccata recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:

    • Capers add a tangy and salty flavor to dishes. They are pickled in vinegar or brined in salt. For that reason, you need to rinse and drain the capers before using them for cooking. You can find capers at any grocery market, such as Trader Joe's, Target, Walmart, Kroger, etc for around $1.49 and up. They are located near pickles, olives, or in the International aisle. The best substitute for capers is green olives.
    • Dry white wine. It's a staple ingredient to add flavor to dishes and to deglaze the brown bits for a delicious pan sauce. You can use any white wine that isn't sweet and with high acidities, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, or Pinot Blanc. If you can't find dry white wine in your pantry, feel free to skip it and use chicken broth instead.
    • Chicken broth. I highly recommend using low-sodium chicken broth so you can adjust the amount of sodium if needed.
    • Chicken. You'll be using fresh chicken breast, skinless and boneless.
    • Others: shallots, butter, fresh lemon juice, flour, salt, black pepper, and parsley.
    flattened chicken with lemon-caper sauce.

    How to Make Chicken Piccata

    Step 1. Flatten the Chicken Breast

    In this recipe, I used 4 chicken breasts (2 pounds). They were pretty small and thin so I just flattened them with a rolling pin. If you are using large chicken breasts, you need to butterfly and then cut them in half.

    flattened chicken breasts.

    Step 2. Brown the Chicken Breast

    • Dredge the chicken in flour then season with salt and black pepper.
    dredge the chicken in flour.
    • In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add 2 pieces of chicken breast and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
    seasoned chicken.
    • Add more oil to the skillet. Cook the other chicken breasts until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
    browned chicken.

    Step 3. Make Lemon-Caper Sauce

    • Melt the butter then cook minced shallots for 45 seconds.
    • Add white wine and chicken broth, and deglaze for about 30 seconds.
    lemon caper sauce.
    • Add capers and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, and/or lemon juice if necessary.
    • Add the browned chicken breasts back into the pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
    chicken piccata recipe.
    • Check for doneness. The FDA recommends your chicken temperature reach 165°F.

    FAQ and Cooking Tips

    What to serve with chicken piccata

    You can serve chicken piccata with angel hair pasta or spaghetti, salad, or roasted vegetables on the side.

    How long does cooked chicken piccata last in the fridge?

    You can store the leftover chicken piccata in an airtight container. Properly stored, it can last 3-4 days in the fridge or 3-4 months in the freezer.

    How do you reheat leftover chicken piccata without making it dry?

    Place the chicken breast in a large baking dish. Add a few tablespoons of chicken broth. Bake the leftover in the oven at 250°F for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature registers at 165°F.

    What wine goes with chicken piccata?

    Since this chicken piccata dish is acidic, try a fresh and aromatic white wine, like Sauvignon Blanc. The most important rule when it comes to wine-and-food pairing is to eat and drink what you like.

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    Chicken Piccata Recipe.
    5 from 6 votes

    Chicken Piccata

    Rika
    Make this Chicken Piccata recipe for dinner tonight. This Italian classic chicken dish is so easy to make and prepare. The chicken breast is moist and smothered in a flavorful lemon-caper sauce. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4
    Calories 519 kcal

    Equipment

    • a 12 inch-skillet

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 small chicken breasts, (or use 2 large chicken breasts)
    • 4 tablespoon olive oil, (divided)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

    Lemon-Caper Sauce

    • ¼ cup unsalted butter, (cut into small pieces)
    • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
    • ¼ cup dry white wine
    • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
    • 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ cup capers, (rinsed and drained)

    To Serve:

    • chopped parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Flatten the chicken with a rolling pin if you are using small chicken breasts. If you are using large chicken breasts, butterfly and halves.
    • Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, shake off any excess flour then season with salt and black pepper.
    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoon of oil. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add 2 pieces of chicken breast and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Remove and transfer to a plate. Repeat this process to brown the remaining chicken breasts. Set aside.
    • In the same pan, melt the butter then cook shallots for 1 minute over medium heat. Add white wine and chicken broth, deglaze the pan for 30 seconds. Add lemon juice and capers. Simmer, stir often for 2 minutes.
      Taste the sauce, adjust the seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, and extra lemon juice according to your liking.
    • Add the browned chicken back into the pan and simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes (It depends on the thickness )or until the internal temperature registers at 165°F. Serve with chopped parsley.

    Notes

    Dry white wine: You can use any white wine that isn't sweet and with high acidities, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc.
    Storing: Store the leftover chicken piccata in an airtight container. Properly store, it can last 3-4 days in the fridge or 3-4 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 49gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 719mgPotassium: 896mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword chicken breast with lemon-caper sauce, chicken piccata
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    1. Anjali

      May 28, 2021 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      We made this today! I didn't have capers on hand, but used your suggestion to substitute green olives and it still turned out great!

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      • Rika

        July 08, 2021 at 12:27 pm

        Thanks, Anjali. I am glad that you enjoyed this recipe.

    2. Jessie

      May 28, 2021 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      This chicken was so amazing and so easy! We had it for dinner last night and everyone loved it. Thank you for an amazing dinner.

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      • Rika

        July 08, 2021 at 12:27 pm

        Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! I am glad that this recipe turned out well for you.

    3. Angela

      May 28, 2021 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      I love ordering chicken piccata when I go out to eat. I had no idea it was so easy to make. This is definitely going on my dinner menu rotation.

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      • Rika

        July 08, 2021 at 12:26 pm

        I am glad that you liked it, Angela.

    4. Serena

      May 28, 2021 at 11:33 am

      I remember the first time I made chicken piccata. I thought it was going to be so difficult. It's so simple and tastes delicious.

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      • Rika

        July 08, 2021 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback, Serena!

    5. Andrea

      May 28, 2021 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      I'm all in for this super easy to make and delicious chicken piccata.

      Reply
      • Rika

        July 08, 2021 at 12:26 pm

        I agree with you Andrea.

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