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Craving a delightful and savory dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than chicken piccata! This classic Italian dish combines the tender texture of chicken with a vibrant and tangy sauce that leaves you wanting more. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, chicken piccata offers a burst of flavors that will surely impress your family and friends. With its ease of preparation and readily available ingredients, this recipe is a must-try for home cooks of all skill levels. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate chicken piccata that will become a staple in your recipe collection.

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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.

CREAMY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

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.

CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE (EASY!)



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Chicken Piccata made easy! This is an amazing dinner made in minutes that the entire family will love. This one pan Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe has only 7 ingredients and is packed with SO much flavor. This easy chicken recipe is one of our all-time favorites!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half length-wise)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
1 cup white wine OR chicken stock
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 tablespoons capers (drained)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Place flour in a shallow bowl and dip each chicken breast to coat. Coat both sides, and shake off any excess. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet with olive oil and 3 tablespoons butter over medium/high heat.
  • Once butter is melted and butter/oil begin to shimmer/crackle, add the chicken.
  • Brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaching 165F. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a foil tented plate.
  • Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, and capers to the pan and lightly scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
  • Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and allow to melt. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 5 minutes to slightly thicken.
  • Return chicken to the skillet and baste in the sauce. Allow to simmer until chicken is heated through.
  • Serve drizzled with sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 119 mg, Sodium 731 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

CHICKEN PICCATA



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For dinner this week, make Giada De Laurentiis' famous Chicken Piccata recipe, a comforting Italian classic made with lemon, butter and capers.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.
  • Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

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

EASY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

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

EASY LEMON CHICKEN PICCATA



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You won't believe how quick and simple this is with ingredients you already have on hand! Serve with pasta and you're set!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound spaghetti
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup diced shallots
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine*
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup capers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, wine and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in heavy cream until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in capers. Serve immediately with pasta and chicken, garnished with parsley, if desired.

CHICKEN PICCATA



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This easy chicken piccata recipe is ready in under 30 minutes! Chicken breast cutlets are dredged in flour, browned, and served with a sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers, and stock or wine.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     1-Pot     Budget     Quick and Easy     Restaurant Favorite     Chicken     Chicken Breast

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pound total), or 4-8 chicken cutlets
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken stock or dry white wine (such as a Sauvignon Blanc)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup brined capers
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken cutlets: To make chicken cutlets, slice the chicken breast halves horizontally, butterflying them open. If the breast pieces you are working with are large, you may want to cut them each into two pieces. If the pieces are still thick after butterflying, put them between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them with a meat hammer to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Dredge the cutlets: Mix together the flour, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan. Rinse the chicken pieces in water. Dredge them thoroughly in the flour mixture until well coated.
  • Brown the cutlets: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add half of the chicken pieces, do not crowd the pan. Brown well on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and reserve to a plate. Cook the other breasts in the same manner, remove from pan. Place the breasts on a rack over a roasting pan and keep warm in a 225°F oven while you prepare the sauce.
  • Add the stock (or wine), lemon juice, and capers: Add the chicken stock (or white wine), lemon juice, and capers to the pan. Use a spatula to scrape up the browned bits. Reduce the sauce by half.
  • Whisk in the remaining butter: Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Serve immediately: Plate the chicken and serve with the sauce poured over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley. Did you love the recipe? Leave us stars below!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 179 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 56 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 698 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 33 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN PICCATA



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This Chicken Piccata is so easy to make. It has tender, juicy chicken breasts drenched in buttery lemon sauce and sprinkled with capers.

Provided by Corey

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lemon (½ juiced, ½ slices)
4 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
⅓ cup flour
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 cup of chicken broth
3 tablespoons of capers (or a mix of capers and olives)

Steps:

  • Slice the lemon in half. Squeeze to juice ½ of the lemon, slice the other ½ and set aside.
  • Mix salt, pepper and garlic into a small bowl, set aside.
  • Slice chicken in half. Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt, pepper and garlic mix.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and oil into a large skillet. Add 4 pieces of the chicken and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the last 4 pieces.
  • Reduce the heat and add chicken broth, flour, lemon juice, sliced lemons and capers. Cook for 2-3 minutes while scraping down the sides of the pan.
  • Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.
  • Spoon the sauce over the top of the cooked chicken breast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts thin. This will help them cook evenly and absorb the sauce better.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked through before adding the sauce. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. The internal temperature should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't crowd the chicken in the pan when you're cooking it. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the sauce. This will give it the best flavor.
  • If you don't have capers, you can use chopped green olives or chopped pickles as a substitute.
  • Serve the chicken piccata over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of juicy chicken, tangy lemon sauce, and salty capers is simply irresistible. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, chicken piccata is sure to be a hit.

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