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    Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe

    Published: Oct 28, 2022 by Nora Reyes · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. · 2 Comments

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    Lemon Chicken Piccata consists of pan-seared slices of chicken served with a slightly tangy, buttery sauce. It is an easy dish to prepare in under 30 minutes!

    Lemon Chicken Piccata on a plate
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    Ingredients you’ll need

    Individual ingredients for Lemon Chicken Piccata
    Salt and pepper are not in the picture.

    Notes and substitutions

    • Capers: These green flower buds are salty and tangy. The smaller ones are called "nonpareils" and have a more delicate texture and flavor, while the bigger ones are more acidic.
    • Dry white wine: If you can't cook with alcohol, substitute with water or stock/broth.

    How to make this recipe

    Step 1: Butterfly 2 pounds of chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally in half. You can cut them into smaller cutlets if the pieces are too big. Trim any membranes or fats.

    Step 2: Place them between sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Pound them thin (about ½ inch) for quick and even cooking.

    Slicing chicken breast horizontally in half on a cutting board. Pounding the chicken in between the parchment paper with a meat mallet.

    Step 3: Season them with salt and pepper, then lightly coat them with flour.

    Dredging the chicken slices in the bowl of flour with the rest of them on the parchment paper.

    Step 4: Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot and almost smoking, add about a tablespoon each of olive oil and butter.

    Step 5: Brown the chicken for 2 minutes on each side. Add more oil and butter as needed. Transfer to a plate.

    Searing the coated chicken in some oil. Turning the seared chicken in the pan using a pair of tongs.

    Step 6: Lower to medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté 1 shallot, 2 garlic cloves, and 2 tablespoons capers for about a minute.

    Step 7: Deglaze the pan with 2 tablespoons of white wine and scrape the fond or browned bits on the bottom.

    Sauteing shallots, garlic, and capers in the pan. Scraping the browned bits off the pan using a spatula.

    Step 8: Add ½ cup chicken stock or broth, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer for about 2 minutes.

    Step 9: Add the chicken and let it heat through for about 2 minutes.

    Adding chicken stock to the sauteed shallots, garlic, and capers in the pan. Arranging the seared chicken in the pan with the sauce.

    Step 10: Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Turn off the heat.

    Scooping the sauce over the chicken in the pan with a spoon.

    Add lemon slices and fresh parsley. Serve with spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or a side of vegetables or salad.

    You may also like Chicken Marsala, Chicken Pastel, or Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry.

    Cooked Chicken Piccata in the pan.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is chicken piccata?

    Piccata means thin, pounded meat or fish cooked in a pan sauce made with butter, lemon, and capers. While veal piccata is the traditional Italian dish, chicken piccata is more common in the US.

    Can I use chicken thighs for chicken piccata?

    Yes, chicken thighs will be just as delicious! You may have to cook them a little longer than chicken breasts.

    Can you make chicken piccata without capers?

    If capers are unavailable, the closest substitute you can use is finely chopped green olives. If you don't like them, omit them and add more lemon juice and salt.

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    Lemon Chicken Piccata on a plate.

    Lemon Chicken Piccata

    Pan-seared slices of chicken served with a slightly tangy, buttery sauce ready in under 30 minutes!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 351kcal
    Author: Nora Rey
    Cost: $6-$8

    Equipment

    • Large skillet or sauté pan
    • Meat mallet or rolling pin (optional)

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds chicken breasts, 3 to 4 pieces boneless and skinless
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil divided, for pan-searing and sautéing
    • 3 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter divided, for pan-searing and the sauce
    • 1 medium shallot minced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons capers drained and chopped, if big (see note)
    • ½ cup dry white wine (see note)
    • ½ teaspoon chicken base or bouillon dissolved in ½ cup of hot water
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 or 1½ lemons
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
    • ½ lemon slices (optional)
    • Salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Butterfly chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally in half. You can cut them into smaller cutlets if the pieces are too big. Trim any membranes or fats.
    • Place them between sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Pound them thin (about ½ inch) for quick and even cooking.
    • Season them with salt and pepper, then lightly coat them with flour.
    • Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot and almost smoking, add about a tablespoon each of olive oil and butter.
    • Brown the chicken for 2 minutes on each side. Add more oil and butter as needed. Transfer to a plate.
    • Lower to medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté shallots, garlic, and capers for about a minute.
    • Deglaze the pan with white wine and scrape the fond or browned bits on the bottom.
    • Add chicken stock, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer for about 2 minutes.
    • Bring the chicken back and let it heat through for about 2 minutes.
    • Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Add lemon slices and fresh parsley and turn off the heat.

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    Notes

    • Capers: These green flower buds are salty and tangy. The smaller ones are called "nonpareils" and have a more delicate texture and flavor, while the bigger ones are more acidic.
    • Dry white wine: If you can't cook with alcohol, substitute with water or stock/broth.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 33gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 924mgPotassium: 635mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
    Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided here is solely for informational purposes. I am not a certified nutritionist, and this data hasn't been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or any other authority. It shouldn't be seen as health or nutrition advice. The figures are estimates calculated from various food composition databases and might vary based on product types, brands, natural variations in produce, and ingredient processing methods. Individual results may differ.
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    1. Angela

      April 30, 2020 at 1:14 am

      Made this for dinner tonight with brown butter gnocchi in the side. The chicken piccata was so delicious! Very easy recipe to follow. I actually used chicken tenderloins instead of breasts. Also subbed chicken broth as I did not have bouillon on hand. Yummy!

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      • Nora

        January 02, 2022 at 2:28 pm

        Hello Angela! Sorry for the super late response. Yes, chicken tenderloins - what a great idea! And wow, gnocchi sounds absolutely delicious. Thanks again and happy to know that you liked it!

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