Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Slice chicken breasts in half crosswise into 4 cutlets and lightly pound each piece between sheets of plastic wrap until an even thickness (about ½" thick or less).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionSlice chicken breasts in half crosswise into 4 cutlets and lightly pound each piece between sheets of plastic wrap until an even thickness (about ½" thick or less).
Season lightly with salt.
Place flour in a medium shallow bowl.
Working one at a time, place cutlets in bowl and toss to coat in flour.
Knock off excess flour and transfer to a plate.
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan, cook cutlets, without moving them, until deeply browned underneath, about 2 minutes.
Turn over and cook on the other side just until chicken is nearly cooked through, about 30 seconds.
Transfer to a clean plate.
Add garlic and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to the skillet and cook, stirring often and reducing heat if needed to keep garlic from scorching, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Add wine and capers and cook, swirling pan and scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of skillet, until liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 3 minutes.
Add ½ cup water, followed by the butter.
Swirl pan vigorously while butter melts to help it form an emulsion with water, about 1 minute.
Return chicken to skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir lemon juice into sauce; season with salt.
Transfer chicken and sauce to a platter and top with parsley; serve with lemon wedges.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.