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Chicken Piccata Recipe

A classic Italian dish, Chicken Piccata features tender chicken cutlets in a flavorful lemon, caper, and lemon juice sauce. It’s an easy-to-make, savory recipe perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken Piccata Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds thin sliced chicken cutlets
  • 1/2 cup flour You will not need all of it.
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Cubed.
  • 4 cloves garlic Sliced.
  • 3 tablespoons rinsed capers
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 large lemons 6 round slices, rest cut into wedges.
  • 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
  • salt and pepper To taste.

Method
 

Chicken Piccata Instructions
  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge the cutlets in flour and shake off the excess. Place the dredged cutlets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  2. Heat a large nonstick pan to a touch less than medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and butter. Sear the chicken cutlets until cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per side). Set aside on a platter lightly tented with foil. Do not crowd the pan, work in batches, adding more olive oil and butter as needed.
  3. Using the same pan, turn the heat to low. Add garlic and a touch more olive oil. Sauté until golden (about 1-2 minutes), then add the capers and cook for another minute.
  4. Add lemon juice and chicken stock to the pan and turn the heat to high. Dislodge the brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Boil for 1-2 minutes, then add the lemon slices, lower the heat, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  5. Roll the remaining butter cubes in the leftover flour and shake off the excess. Add one cube at a time to the pan. Stir the sauce to emulsify with a whisk or wooden spoon. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice levels as necessary.
  6. Add the chicken and half of the parsley to the sauce. Gently coat all the pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through. Turn off heat and add the remaining parsley. Serve with the remaining lemon wedges.

Notes

  • If you prefer a more tangy flavor, add extra lemon juice to the sauce.
  • This dish can be served over pasta, rice, or with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.