Best 8 Home Style Chicken Piccata Recipes

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Home-style chicken piccata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. This classic Italian dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful sauce made with lemon, butter, and capers. Served over pasta or rice, chicken piccata is a surefire hit with the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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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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.

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.

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

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

CHICKEN PICCATA



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This delicious Chicken Piccata recipe is from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School." It'll be an instant favorite on your weeknight chicken dinner rotation.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 chicken cutlets, about 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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:

  • Dredge chicken: Spread flour in a shallow dish; add 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk to combine. Place chicken in seasoned flour, turning to coat thoroughly, then tap off excess.
  • Saute chicken: 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.
  • Deglaze pan and make sauce: 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 -- take the pan off the heat.) Remove pan from 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.
  • Serve: Immediately pour the sauce over the chicken, and serve.

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your chicken piccata. Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are plump and have a slightly pink color. Use fresh lemon juice and zest, and choose a good-quality olive oil.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs helps to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor. Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat helps to prevent it from drying out. Be patient and cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still juicy. Do not overcook it, or it will become tough.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine you use in the sauce will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Choose a dry white wine that you enjoy drinking. A Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are good choices.
  • Reduce the sauce: Reducing the sauce helps to concentrate the flavors and create a rich, flavorful sauce. Be sure to reduce the sauce until it has thickened and is slightly syrupy.
  • Serve immediately: Chicken piccata is best served immediately after it is cooked. The chicken will become tough if it is allowed to sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and bright lemon flavor, chicken piccata is a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chicken piccata a try. You won't be disappointed!

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