Chicken piccata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It is made with chicken breasts that are dredged in flour and then pan-fried until golden brown. The chicken is then served with a tangy and flavorful lemon-butter sauce. This classic Italian dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy families.
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VERY EASY CHICKEN PICCATA
We all loved this dish, even the kids! Serve with crusty french bread, basmati rice and a spring salad. Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I have just tried it myself. Findings: I made it with more chicken stock, double the garlic & more sliced lemon and no lemon juice to suit DH's preference for not too much lemon and becuase we had guests and I had 6 chicken breasts. DH approved of it made this way as the lemon flavour came though well, without being overly acidic. Guests wanted the recipe, so it's a keeper. ZWT REGION: Italy.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees; place a heat-proof platter (or casserole dish) in oven.
- Pour flour onto a plate. Coat both sides of chicken breast halves in flour; shake off excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Saute half the chicken (without moving) until lightly browned on first side, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Turn and cook until second side is lightly browned and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to heated platter or casserole dish and return to oven.
- Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
- In same skillet, saute garlic about 10 seconds; add broth and lemon slices. Increase heat to high. Scrape skillet bottom with wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Simmer about 10 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Add lemon juice and capers and simmer about 5 more minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in butter until it melts and sauce thickens. Blend in parsley.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.6, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 91.3, Sodium 398.7, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 1, Protein 30.8
THE BEST CHICKEN PICCATA
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
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.
EASY CHICKEN PICCATA
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
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 CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
CHICKEN PICCATA
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
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
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
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
MY BEST CHICKEN PICCATA
This is the most requested dish by my teens' friends! Great even as leftovers, if there ever are any! Best served with a risotto or fettucine alfredo with a side of broccoli. Not for the diet conscious!
Provided by LROHNER
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Dredge the chicken breast pieces in the seasoned flour to coat; tap off excess flour.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not starting to brown. Pan-fry coated chicken breast pieces in the hot butter until golden brown, the juices run clear, and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Turn the chicken pieces often. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
- Pour white wine into the skillet and scrape pan to dissolve any browned bits of food on the bottom. Mix in lemon juice, reduce heat to low, and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir often. Stir capers into sauce and place chicken back into skillet, turning to coat with sauce.
- To serve, transfer chicken to a serving platter, top with sauce, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 820.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
EASY CHICKEN PICCATA
This dish is so light and delicious! Very easy to prepare. It good served with steamed Asparagus,good crusty bread, and a glass of chilled white wine.
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Pork
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Coat chicken cutlets with flour.
- Cook Angel Hair pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet.
- Add chicken; cook, turning halfway through, for 5 minutes (on each side) or until lightly browned and tender.
- Remove to platter; keep warm.
- Add remaining butter to skillet; stir in garlic, wine, lemon juice and bouillon.
- Bring to a boil; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
- Stir in capers.
- Place chicken on top of Angle Hair and spoon sauce over chicken.
- Sprinkle with parsley and grated parmesan cheese,.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 96.5, Sodium 472.4, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 27.6
EASY CHICKEN PICCATA
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
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.
CHEF JOHN'S QUICK CHICKEN PICCATA
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
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.
OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN PICCATA
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
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
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
PERFECT CHICKEN PICCATA
Briny capers and a tangy, fresh lemon sauce top tender pieces of breaded chicken in this easy, restaurant-quality recipe for chicken piccata. The sauce is so addicting, you'll want to drink it! Serve with pasta.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Chicken Piccata
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and lightly pound to 1/2-inch thick. Season evenly on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour to coat the surface and shake off any excess flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke. Add 1/2 of the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until browned and easily released from the skillet, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from the skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the drippings and repeat the cooking process with remaining chicken. Reserve all chicken on a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add wine and capers and stir, scraping to release any browned bits from the skillet; bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes to slightly reduce. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally in the sauce, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear, and the sauce has thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1268.4 mg
Tips:
- Use a good quality chicken breast for best results.
- Make sure to pound the chicken breasts thin so they cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. Cook in batches if necessary.
- To make a gluten-free version of this recipe, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- For a lower-carb version, use cauliflower rice instead of pasta.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken piccata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken piccata a try. You won't be disappointed!
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