If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that's also bursting with flavor, then sautéed boneless skinless chicken breasts piccata is the perfect dish for you. This classic Italian dish features tender chicken breasts that are dredged in flour, then sautéed until golden brown. They are then finished with a tangy, buttery sauce made with lemon juice, white wine, and capers. Served over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables, chicken piccata is a surefire hit with the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have this delicious and satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK CHICKEN PICCATA
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
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.
BAKED CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Claude
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap or plastic bag 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 teaspoon 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 next the bread crumb mixture. 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. 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. Turn 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 - A DELICIOUS ITALIAN CHICKEN DISH
In our home, chicken is a mealtime favorite. It's not only easy on the budget and the waistline (especially if you don't eat the skin), chicken is incredibly versatile and can be prepared so many different ways. As well as a main entree, it can be served in stews, salads, sandwiches, soups, pastas, appetizers, and potpies. This 'jack-of-all-trades' can be diced, sliced, chopped, shredded, baked, poached, fried, broiled, grilled -- you are limited only by your own imagination. If you enjoy savory, tangy sauté dishes, give this Chicken Picatta recipe a try. It's a simple meal to prepare, and a sure palate pleaser.
Provided by Feast Your Eyes
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Thoroughly wash and pat dry chicken.
- Pound chicken flat - 1/2 inch (Cook's Tip: Place the chicken between two wax paper sheets and use gentle strokes when pounding - The meat can tear easily. Pounding the chicken is a very important step if you wish your chicken to be tender.).
- Beat the egg in a bowl large enough to hold chicken.
- In a shallow pie plate, combine flour, Parmesan, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken in egg, then in flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat a wide skillet and melt the butter, then add the olive oil. When hot, add the chicken (Do not crowd skillet.). Quickly brown the chicken on both sides, adding more butter and oil as needed (Fry until appearance is golden and chicken is cooked.). Remove chicken to serving platter, keep warm.
- In the drippings, sauté' the onion, shallot, and garlic for about 1 minute. Add the vermouth/sherry/wine and the bouillon; deglaze the skillet - stirring to get all of the brown bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour the lemon juice, grated lemon peel, capers and mushrooms over the chicken; gently turn chicken to coat with sauce. Simmer for another 15 minutes.
- For serving: Remove chicken to warm serving platter and top with sauce, parsley and lemon slices. Pair this dish with rice pilaf, a tossed salad and a glass of Chablis or Pinot Blanc, and you have a crowd pleaser!
- Cook's Tip: If desired, you can substitute chicken breasts with veal cutlets or pork loins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.6, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 295.6, Sodium 1363.9, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 6.6, Protein 77.5
CHICKEN PICCATA
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
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.
MUSHROOM CHICKEN PICCATA
Classic Piccata reaches a new peak with the marvelous addition of mushrooms! This is a favorite in our family. Serve with rice and a green salad if desired.
Provided by Karen
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Piccata Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together flour, salt and paprika. In a separate dish or bowl, mix together egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in seasoned flour.
- In a large skillet, heat butter or margarine over medium-high heat. Saute chicken pieces until golden brown. Add mushrooms and onion and saute for 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl combine the broth, wine, lemon juice and cornstarch. Mix together and pour mixture over chicken and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium low and let chicken mixture simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CREAMY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
Tips:
- Use thin-sliced chicken breasts. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help them develop flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the chicken will steam instead of sautéing.
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat. This will help them cook through without burning.
- Don't overcook the chicken breasts. They should be cooked through but still juicy.
- Make the sauce while the chicken is cooking. This will save you time and ensure that the sauce is hot and ready when the chicken is finished cooking.
- Serve the chicken breasts with the sauce immediately. This will help keep them moist and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Sautéed boneless, skinless chicken breasts piccata is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken breasts are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with lemon juice, capers, and butter. The dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as pasta, rice, or vegetables.
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