Best 20 Chicken Piccata Recipes

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Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is known for its tangy, lemony flavor. This dish is typically made with chicken breasts that are dredged in flour and then cooked in butter and olive oil until golden brown. The chicken is then simmered in a sauce made with capers, white wine, lemon juice, and parsley. Chicken piccata can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PICCATA



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For dinner tonight, try Ina Garten's classic Chicken Piccata recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; don't forget the velvety lemon butter sauce.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 split (1 whole) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 extra-large egg
1/2 tablespoon water
3/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
Good olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons), lemon halves reserved
1/2 cup dry white wine
Sliced lemon, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound out to 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a shallow plate. In a second plate, beat the egg and 1/2 tablespoon of water together. Place the bread crumbs on a third plate. Dip each chicken breast first in the flour, shake off the excess, and then dip in the egg and bread crumb mixtures.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium to medium-low heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until browned. Place them on the sheet pan and allow them to bake for 5 to 10 minutes while you make the sauce.
  • For the sauce, wipe out the saute pan with a dry paper towel. Over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and then add the lemon juice, wine, the reserved lemon halves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Boil over high heat until reduced in half, about 2 minutes. Off the heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and swirl to combine. Discard the lemon halves and serve 1 chicken breast on each plate. Spoon on the sauce and serve with a slice of lemon and a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

CREAMY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Chicken Piccata Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, olive oil, dry white wine, unsalted butter, garlic, caper, lemon juice, chicken stock, heavy cream, fresh flat-leaf parsley, angel hair pasta

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons caper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ cups chicken stock
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
8 oz angel hair pasta, cooked, for serving

Steps:

  • Butterfly each chicken breast. Lay a piece of parchment paper on top and pound to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Cut each breast in half lengthwise so you have 4 pieces of chicken.
  • Add the flour to a wide, shallow dish. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Pour the white wine into the pan and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute.
  • Add the butter, garlic, and capers and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and chicken stock and cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the cream, then return the chicken to the pan.
  • Sprinkle with the parsley and turn the chicken to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly, then remove from the heat.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over angel hair pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908 calories, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 5 grams

EASY CHICKEN PICCATA



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Easy chicken recipes are my go-to dinner choice. My chicken piccata pasta dish is ready to serve in a half hour. It takes just a few minutes in the oven to bake to tender perfection. -Hannah Williams, Malibu, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
3 to 4 tablespoons capers, drained
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise. Pound with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches, adding additional oil as needed. Transfer chicken to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish., Add stock, capers and lemon juice to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until creamy. Pour sauce over chicken. Bake 5-10 minutes or until no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

EASY CHICKEN PICCATA



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This is my son's favorite dish. He is a very persnickety eater. Serve this chicken recipe over white rice.

Provided by Sarah Gilmore de Ruiter

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Piccata Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ stick butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup white wine
3 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breasts horizontally to yield 4 pieces. Place breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thin. Place flour on a plate and dredge each breast on both sides in flour.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Put chicken into the skillet and season tops with salt and pepper. Turn when nicely browned, about 4 minutes, and season again. Cook second side until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer breasts to a plate, reserving skillet drippings.
  • Add wine and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Simmer to reduce and thicken sauce, about 5 minutes more. Add capers and pour sauce over chicken breasts on the plate. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 96.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 247.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Once you've tried this tangy, yet delicate lemon chicken piccata, you won't hesitate to make it for company. Seasoned with parmesan and parsley, the chicken cooks up golden brown, then is drizzled with a light lemon sauce. -Susan Pursell, Fountain Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth, divided
5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, 2 tablespoons wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and hot pepper sauce. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley and salt. Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip in egg substitute mixture, then coat again with flour mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, brown 4 chicken breast halves in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Drain drippings. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, melt butter. Add the remaining wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until sauce is reduced by a fourth. Drizzle over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK CHICKEN PICCATA



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Quick chicken recipes make dinner a breeze. Laced with lemon and simmered in white wine, this stovetop entree is super easy and elegant. Almost any side-noodles, veggies or bread-tastes better next to this lovely chicken. -Cynthia Heil, Augusta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Add wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink, 12-15 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

EASY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large, boneless, skinless chicken breast, salt, pepper, flour, butter, chicken broth, lemon, caper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large, boneless, skinless chicken breast
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
flour, as needed
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken broth
1 lemon, Juiced
2 tablespoons caper

Steps:

  • Butterfly the chicken breast and pound it thin. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off the excess.
  • In a skillet over high heat, melt three Tbsp. butter, and brown the chicken, the browner and crispier the better, 3-5 minutes on each side.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet, and, in the same pan, add chicken stock, lemon, and capers.
  • Boil until the sauce reduces by ⅓, and return the chicken to the skillet.
  • Spoon sauce over the chicken several times.
  • Serve immediately, with the remaining sauce poured over the chicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 4 grams

LEMON CHICKEN PICCATA



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This delicious lemon chicken piccata dish is exquisite and easy to prepare. The light and luscious lemon sauce really pops without being too acidic; it is simply divine. Serve it with herb-roasted potatoes or lemon-rice pilaf.

Provided by LemonLush

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2-inch medallions
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
½ lemon, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a serving platter into the oven to warm.
  • Season the chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper and dredge them in flour. Shake off excess flour. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet; pan-fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches and do not crowd skillet, adding oil as needed . Place the chicken pieces onto the warmed platter in the oven. When finished with all the chicken, drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving a thin coating on the surface of the pan.
  • Cook and stir the minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth. Scrape and dissolve any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the lemon slices and bring the mixture to a boil. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces to about 2/3 cup, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the lemon juice and capers; simmer until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes more. Drop the butter into the skillet and swirl it into the sauce by tilting the skillet until the butter is melted and incorporated. Add the parsley; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Arrange the chicken medallions on serving plates and spoon sauce over each portion to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 127.6 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 347.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CHICKEN PICCATA



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Make and share this Barefoot Contessa's Chicken Piccata recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Irish Rose

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup flour
2 extra large eggs
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, reserve the lemon halves
1/2 cup dry white wine
fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 and line sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper and pound to 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the flour, 1 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoons pepper in shallow plate. In a second plate, beat the eggs with 1 Tbls. water. Place the breadcrumbs on a third plate.
  • Dip each breast first in the flour, shake off the excess and then dip in egg and then bread crumb mixture.
  • Heat 2 Tbls. olive oil in large saute pan over medium heat. Add 2 chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Place them on lined pan and place in oven while you cook the rest of the chicken. Heat more olive oil in saute pan and cook the second 2 chicken breasts. Place them on the same lined pan and place in oven for 5-10 minutes while you make the sauce.
  • For the sauce, wipe out the saute pan with a dry paper towel. On medium heat, melt 1 Tbls. of the butter and then add the lemon juice, white wine, the reserved lemon halves, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper.
  • Boil sauce over high heat until reduced by half which will be about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining 2 Tbls. butter and swirl to combine. Discard the lemon halves. Serve one chicken breast on each plate and spoon on the sauce with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.4, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 214.5, Sodium 912.3, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 40.7

THE BEST CHICKEN PICCATA



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We love this recipe because the chicken breasts, which can often be dry and tasteless, come out so moist and tender. What's our secret? Seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper 1 hour before cooking ensures that they stay juicy. First the salt draws some moisture from the meat, but then the meat re-absorbs the salty liquid, leading to perfectly seasoned cutlets. And that bright lemony butter sauce? There is enough to serve with the chicken plus a side of pasta or crusty bread.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large lemon
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup brined capers, drained
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Cut two 12-inch sheets of plastic wrap.
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, making 4 roughly equal pieces; they should look like large chicken tenders. Place one sheet of plastic on a clean cutting board. Put a chicken piece in the center of the plastic and top with the other sheet of plastic. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4-inch thick and 6 to 8 inches long. Transfer to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, one piece at a time. Liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper. Refrigerate the chicken cutlets uncovered for 1 hour.
  • Remove the zest from half of the lemon in wide strips with a vegetable peeler, leaving the bitter white pith behind. Halve and juice the whole lemon.
  • Put the flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and melt. Working in 2 batches, cook the cutlets, adding another tablespoon of butter to the skillet between batches, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side (it's ok if the chicken is not completely cooked through, it will finish cooking in the sauce). Transfer the cutlets to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and cook until the garlic is tender and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until almost completely evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add the capers, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, 1/4 cup water and the cutlets with any accumulated juices and bring to a boil. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Turn the chicken to coat in the sauce and cook until the butter melts and the sauce thickens slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley.

OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN PICCATA



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This entire dish bakes in a cast iron skillet. I use cantanzaro herbs from the Savory Spice Shop®, you can use Italian seasoning but it will have a little different taste. Feel free to serve this on top of angel hair pasta if desired.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Piccata Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon cantanzaro herbs (such as Savory Spice Shop®)
1 teaspoon garlic salt, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup chicken bone broth
¼ cup lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons capers
¼ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Add butter to a large cast iron skillet and place into the oven to allow butter to melt - careful not to burn the butter.
  • In a shallow dish combine flour, Parmesan cheese, cantanzaro herbs, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt. Mix to combine.
  • Season chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt and black pepper. Dredge in the flour mixture to coat evenly.
  • Carefully remove the skillet from the oven using oven mitts and mix bone broth and lemon juice into the melted butter. Place the flour-seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and sprinkle with capers. Spoon some of the melted mutter mixture over the chicken.
  • Return skillet to the oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. If the skillet liquid evaporates too quickly, add additional bone broth and lemon juice.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Carefully pour wine into the bottom of the skillet. Broil chicken until lightly browned on top. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 942.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHICKEN PICCATA



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Chicken piccata is an Italian-American staple beloved for its piquant flavors cradled in a silky, butter-rich pan sauce. It also doesn't hurt that it cooks up very quickly. This version is mostly traditional except that it uses lemon two ways, calling for lemon slices to be caramelized (to soften their tang) and for a hit of fresh juice at the end (to brighten the whole dish). This ensures a sauce that's neither too rich, nor too puckery. Serve with a starch - pasta, polenta, rice or white beans - for sopping up the sauce, and a green vegetable.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds), halved horizontally (see tip)
Kosher salt and black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1 shallot, peeled and sliced lengthwise
1 lemon, halved (half thinly sliced and seeds removed; half juiced, about 2 tablespoons)
3/4 cup chicken stock
4 teaspoons drained capers
Coarsely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
  • In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat until the butter has melted. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, add the chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken, place on a plate and repeat with the remaining pieces, adding more olive oil if needed.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, add the shallot and lemon slices to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the stock and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, capers and lemon juice, to taste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the chicken with the sauce poured over the top. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 489, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 655 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

QUICK CHICKEN PICCATA



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These quick and easy pan-fried chicken breasts are topped with a simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, and lemon juice.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
all-purpose flour for dredging
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
½ cup white wine
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between 2 layers of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with cayenne, salt, and black pepper; dredge lightly in flour and shake off any excess.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; remove to a plate.
  • Cook capers in reserved oil, smashing them lightly to release brine, until warmed though, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour white wine into skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice, water, and butter into the reduced wine mixture; cook and stir continuously to form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir parsley through the sauce.
  • Return chicken breasts to the pan cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 87.5 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 223.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

HOME-STYLE CHICKEN PICCATA



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Boneless skinless chicken breasts that are deceptively simple. Easy and tasty. Perfect quick chicken dinner served with buttered noodles and string beans. This is a kid- and family-favorite.

Provided by SANDY331

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 egg
¼ cup butter
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup chicken broth
½ lemon

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, garlic powder, and paprika together in a bowl. Beat egg in a separate bowl. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Dip chicken in egg until coated. Dredge chicken through flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
  • Fry chicken in the melted butter until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add chicken broth to skillet, cover, and cook until chicken is not longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Squeeze lemon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 388 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHICKEN SCALOPPINE WITH PICCATA SAUCE



Chicken Scaloppine with Piccata Sauce image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup homemade chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cut each piece of chicken in half horizontally and place each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Place flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Lightly coat chicken pieces with seasoned flour, tapping to remove excess.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil over high heat, until hot but not smoking. Brown chicken in batches, turning once, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
  • Remove any excess fat from the skillet and discard. Add wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Cook over high heat until simmering and slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and swirl skillet to melt. Pour sauce over chicken, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN PICCATA



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A deliciously juicy and flavorful chicken dinner that's a breeze to put together, this Chicken Piccata recipe will be an instant favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, halved horizontally
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 to 3 tablespoons dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, soaked in water 20 minutes, then drained, rinsed, and drained again
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Place chicken between plastic wrap and pound evenly until about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Spread flour in a shallow dish; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; whisk to combine. Place chicken in seasoned flour, turning to coat thoroughly, then tap off the excess.
  • Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter starts to sizzle. Cook the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding the pan (the cutlets should fit snugly in a single layer) until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes for each side. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the cutlet. Transfer the chicken to a platter. Pour out any excess fat from the pan.
  • Return pan to medium heat and add wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 30 seconds. (If the liquid is reducing too quickly -- before all the browned bits have been incorporated -- remove the pan from the heat.) Remove the pan from the heat. Add lemon juice, capers, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and swirl until melted and combined, then add parsley and season with salt as desired.
  • Immediately pour the sauce over the chicken, and serve.

CHICKEN PICCATA PASTA TOSS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/3 pounds chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup chicken broth or stock
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 pound penne rigate pasta, cooked to al dente
Chopped or snipped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and the chicken to the pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown chicken until lightly golden all over, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and return the skillet to the heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, the garlic and shallots to the skillet. Saute garlic and shallots 3 minutes. Add flour and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in wine and reduce liquid 1 minute. Whisk lemon juice and broth into sauce. Stir in capers and parsley. When the liquid comes to a bubble, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the sauce to give it a little shine. Add chicken back to the pan and heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Toss hot pasta with chicken and sauce and serve. Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste. Top with fresh snipped chives.

LEMON CHICKEN PICCATA



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I love Lemon Piccata recipes. This one is made with Chicken but you can substitute Veal and works great. The original recipe came from the back of the Meyers Lemon Juice bottle that you get from William Sonoma.

Provided by Gone Fishin

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup of chopped shallot
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons capers
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl put the flour, salt and pepper and dredge your chicken, shaking off excess.
  • In a large fry pan over a medium high heat, place 2 Tbs. of oil and heat until almost smoking. add the Chicken and cook until browned and opaque throughout, about 8-9 minutes total. Place chicken on a warm platter and cover while you make the sauce.
  • In the same pan over a medium high heat, warm the remaining 1 Tbs. of oil . Add the shallots and sauté until soft and translucent, 1-2 minutes. Add the wine and reduce to about half. Use a wooden spoon and scrape the bottom of pan to loosen the brown bits. Add the lemon juice, stock and capers and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the sage, butter and parsley. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.

CHEF JOHN'S QUICK CHICKEN PICCATA



Chef John's Quick Chicken Piccata image

From the blog Foodwishes.com, these come from the Chef John repertoire. It's published on another site, but I'm moving it here to get the nutrition data. Chef John says, "These quick and easy pan-fried breasts are topped with a simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine and lemon juice." We concur. Add some whole wheat pasta and asparagus on the side for a weeknight meal that feels very special. The recipe calls for 4 chicken breasts, however, we make two, but still make all the pan sauce. If you're going to do 4, I might increase the sauce.

Provided by OliveLover

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging, you might need more)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water (or chicken stock)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between 2 layers of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick. If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a small frying pan.
  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with cayenne, salt and black pepper, to taste; dredge lightly with flour and shake off excess. Alternatively, the flour can be put in a tea strainer and shaken over each side of the chicken.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; remove to a plate.
  • Add the capers to the remaining oil in the pan, smashing them slightly to release brine, until warmed through, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour white wine into skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon (or other appropriate tool). Cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice, water (or stock), and butter in to the reduced wine mixture; cook and stir continuously to form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir parsley though the sauce.
  • Return chicken breasts to pan, cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over the top.

CHICKEN PICCATA (INA GARTEN)



Chicken Piccata (Ina Garten) image

Make and share this Chicken Piccata (Ina Garten) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 extra-large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, lemon halves reserved (2 lemons)
1/2 cup dry white wine
sliced lemon, for serving
chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound out to 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a shallow plate. In a second plate, beat the egg and 1/2 tablespoon of water together. Place the bread crumbs on a third plate. Dip each chicken breast first in the flour, shake off the excess, and then dip in the egg and bread crumb mixtures.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium to medium-low heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until browned. Place them on the sheet pan and allow them to bake for 5 to 10 minutes while you make the sauce.
  • For the sauce, wipe out the saute pan with a dry paper towel. Over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and then add the lemon juice, wine, the reserved lemon halves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Boil over high heat until reduced in half, about 2 minutes. Off the heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and swirl to combine. Discard the lemon halves and serve 1 chicken breast on each plate. Spoon on the sauce and serve with a slice of lemon and a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.4, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 214.5, Sodium 912.4, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 40.7

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have chicken breasts, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or water instead.
  • If you don't have capers, you can omit them or substitute them with chopped green olives.
  • Serve the chicken piccata over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
  • Garnish the chicken piccata with fresh parsley or basil before serving.

Conclusion:

Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender chicken, tangy lemon sauce, and salty capers, it's a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're cooking for a special date night or a casual family dinner, chicken piccata is sure to impress.

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