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Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata

The ultimate comfort food, Chicken Piccata combines tender chicken with a zesty lemon sauce and crispy capers. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish bursts with flavor and is easy to prepare. You won't be able to resist making it tonight!
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 T capers
  • 2 T olive oil
  • salt to season chicken
  • pepper to season chicken
  • 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 tsp finely minced fresh garlic
  • 1/2 cup homemade chicken stock
  • 2 T fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sweetener of your choice optional
  • 2 T butter cut up into several pieces
  • 1 T chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Trim all visible fat and undesirable membranes from chicken breasts. Cut each one in half to make two pieces about the same size.
  2. One at a time, put pieces inside a heavy Ziploc bag and pound chicken with a meat mallet or something heavy to make it an even 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Season chicken with a small amount of salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
  4. Chop parsley and set aside. Rinse the capers and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. In a 12-inch nonstick frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add capers and fry until they open slightly and crisp a little, took 60-90 seconds for me. Remove pan from heat and use a spoon to transfer capers to paper towel, letting the oil drip back into pan.
  6. Get oil hot again, then sauté chicken on top side until nicely browned, about 3-4 minutes. Turn over and cook on other side until chicken is done, probably only 1-2 minutes on the second side, but be sure chicken is cooked through.
  7. Arrange chicken on serving dish with the most browned side facing up.
  8. While chicken browns, measure out chicken stock, garlic, butter, and lemon juice so they’re ready.
  9. Add garlic to hot pan and cook 15-30 seconds. Add chicken stock, and scrape pan to dissolve browned bits. Cook until stock is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  10. Stir in lemon juice, then turn off heat and add butter, stirring until butter is melted. Add half of capers and parsley to sauce, then pour sauce over chicken, garnishing with remaining capers.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Leftover Chicken Piccata can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Tip 2: You can freeze cooked Chicken Piccata for up to three months. Just make sure to thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating for the best texture.
  • Tip 3: Serve Chicken Piccata with a side of pasta, rice, or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
  • Tip 4: For a twist, consider adding capers and sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean flair.
  • Tip 5: Experiment with different herbs like basil or thyme for a unique flavor profile.