Chicken Piccata
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Chicken Piccata

4 servings
Chicken piccata is the best Italian-American dinner made with golden-crusted chicken breasts simmered in a lemon butter sauce. Watch the video below!

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
    2 large
  • arrowroot flour (or other flour
    ¼ c
  • finely grated parmesan cheese
    ¼ c
  • kosher salt
    1 tsp
  • freshly ground black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • extra virgin olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • unsalted butter
    1 tbsp
  • dry white wine (or chicken broth
    ½ c
  • garlic cloves (minced
    4
  • chicken broth
    1 c
  • lemon juice (from about 1 lemon
    3 tbsp
  • capers (drained
    2 tbsp
  • unsalted butter
    2 tbsp
  • roughly chopped fresh parsley
    2 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Coat the chicken: Mix flour, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or dish. Dredge the chicken in the mixture, coating both sides.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Cook the chicken: Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through with a golden crust. Use tongs to remove the chicken to a plate.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Make the sauce: Add the wine and garlic to the pan, letting it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until reduced by about half. Then add the broth, lemon juice, capers, and butter, stirring until it begins to simmer again.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Add the chicken: Add the chicken back to the pan. Spoon the sauce on top and let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until warmed through.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.

    Step 6
Chicken Piccata
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Chicken Piccata

30 min4 servings300 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving that bright, zesty, and satisfying Italian-American classic for dinner? This Chicken Piccata recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen table. It's the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet touch, perfect for any night of the week.

What makes this version truly special is the perfect balance of a golden-crusted chicken breast, made flavorful with a hint of Parmesan, enveloped in a vibrant lemon butter sauce. The addition of tangy capers cuts through the richness, creating a wonderfully balanced dish that's both comforting and elegant. Every step is designed to achieve maximum flavor and tenderness.

You can expect perfectly seared chicken, tender on the inside with a beautifully golden exterior, bathed in a rich, tangy sauce that sings with fresh lemon and savory garlic. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, brightened by the briny capers and fresh parsley. This Chicken Piccata feels like a gourmet meal, yet it's designed to be approachable for any home cook looking for a delicious dinner.

While traditional, this Chicken Piccata recipe is also wonderfully flexible. If you don't have arrowroot flour, a standard all-purpose flour works just as well for coating the chicken. For a non-alcoholic option, simply swap the dry white wine for extra chicken broth to maintain a deep, savory base in the sauce. You can also adjust the amount of capers to your preference, making it as briny or subtle as you like.

This elegant chicken dinner is perfect for a weeknight family meal or impressive enough for a dinner party. Serve your golden chicken piccata over pasta, with roasted asparagus, or alongside a simple green salad to complete the meal.

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