If you love the bright, zesty flavors of Italian cuisine, and are always looking for a new way to cook chicken breasts, then this Easy Homemade Chicken Piccata, is perfect for you. It’s a simple, yet elegant dish that can be made in under 30 minutes.
With its tangy lemon sauce, briny capers and tender chicken, this quick chicken dinner will become a favorite in your home.
Why You Should Make this Chicken Piccata Recipe
- Quick and Easy: This easy chicken recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Simple Ingredients: Uses common pantry items and fresh ingredients.
- Flavorful: The sear on the chicken combined with the tangy, savory and buttery sauce creates an explosion of flavors.
- Elegant Presentation: This piccata dish looks impressive.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Breasts: Easily substitute with boneless chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- All-Purpose Flour: Can be replaced with gluten-free flour or almond flour for a gluten-free chicken piccata.
- Butter: Use ghee or a plant-based butter for a dairy-free option.
- Chicken Stock: Substitute with vegetable stock or white wine.
- Capers: Easily replace with caperberries.
How to Prepare Easy Homemade Chicken Piccata
- Season the chicken on both sides with half of the salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture.
- Heat the olive oil and two tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, sear the chicken on both sides until fully-cooked (about 3-4 minutes per side). Transfer to a platter.
- In the same pan, pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice. Add two more tablespoons of butter and allow to thicken for a few minutes.
- Add the capers and fresh parsley to the pan. Add a few more tablespoons of butter.
- If the sauce is too thick, add in a touch more stock.
- Once melted, add the chicken back to the pan to warm through.
- Add the sliced lemons and spoon the sauce onto the chicken.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter.
- Spoon the remaining sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.
How to Serve and Store Chicken Piccata
The Easy Homemade Chicken Piccata pairs wonderfully with:
- Pasta: Linguine, spaghetti, or angel hair pasta.
- Rice: Serve with steamed rice.
- Vegetables: Steamed asparagus, sautéed spinach or roasted Brussels sprouts.
- Bread: Crusty French bread or garlic bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Storing Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Gently reheat in a pan over medium-low heat, adding a bit of chicken stock to help keep the sauce from drying out.
- Freeze: You can freeze Chicken Piccata in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
More Easy Chicken Breast Recipes to Love
- Chicken Milanese with Tomato Salad
- Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breast
- One-Pan Juicy Chicken Caprese
- Crispy Parmesan Fried Chicken Cutlets
Easy Homemade Chicken Piccata
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
If you love the bright, zesty flavors of Italian cuisine, then this Easy Homemade Chicken Piccata, is perfect for you. It’s a simple, yet elegant dish that can be made in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons rice flour or cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 whole lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half, creating two thin pieces from each breast. Pat dry and season on both sides with half of the salt and pepper.
- Combine the flour, cornstarch, and remaining salt and pepper on a plate. Dredge the chicken in the mixture.
- Heat the olive oil and two tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, sear the chicken on both sides until fully-cooked (about 3-4 minutes per side). Transfer to a platter.
- In the same pan, pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice. Add two more tablespoons of butter and allow to thicken for a few minutes.
- Add the capers and fresh parsley to the pan. Add a few more tablespoons of butter.
- If the sauce is too thick, add in a touch more stock.
- Once melted, add the chicken back to the pan to warm through.
- Add the sliced lemons and spoon the sauce onto the chicken.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter.
- Spoon the remaining sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.
- Serve with pasta, rice, steamed vegetables, or a side salad.
- ENJOY!
Equipment
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American, Italian
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