Chicken Piccata Recipe – Easy Chicken Recipes (VIDEO!!)

I’ve finally mastered making a truly simple Chicken Piccata! This one-pan lemon chicken recipe only requires 7 ingredients and it’s packed with so much flavor. This simple chicken with lemon, capers, and a delicious piccata sauce is one of my all-time favorites!

Chicken piccata has been one of my favorite recipes for years! It’s a 30 minute one pan recipe that takes just 7 ingredients to whip up… but it tastes like it’s from a nice Italian restaurant. When I feel like impressing dinner guests without stressing out, this is what I make.

What’s in chicken piccata?

I love the flavor combination of the bright lemon juice, salty capers, and creamy butter in this easy chicken piccata recipe!

• Lemon Juice: This adds so much brightness to the sauce. Fresh squeezed juice tastes best.
• Wine or Chicken Stock: White wine is great for the sauce, but you can substitute it with chicken stock.
• Chicken Breasts: Cut the chicken breasts in half for better portions, and to help them cook more quickly and evenly.

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Variations To Try

There are so many ways to make your piccata unique! Not feeling chicken? Try veal, turkey, or fish (sole or flounder work well!). Add some sun-dried tomatoes for a sweet and tangy element or some anchovies for an umami punch!

Stir in a splash of heavy cream to make a creamy piccata sauce, some red pepper flakes for a spicy piccata sauce, or some fresh herbs for an even fresher taste!

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover piccata in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave on high for 1½-2 minutes, or until fully heated through.

How to Freeze

Since the piccata sauce doesn’t include any milk or cream, it freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. I recommend freezing the sauce and chicken separately for the best results. Let both thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Notes and Tips

• Lemons are sour, but their pith is bitter. Make sure to only add lemon juice, and if you choose to add some zest, try not to get any of the white pith in it!
• Green olives are the best substitute for capers. Pit them and chop them up into pieces!
• A dry white wine works best, like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

This easy Chicken Piccata recipe has only 7 ingredients, comes together in one pan, and is packed with all the flavor you’d expect from the classic dish!

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time
: 30 minutes minutes

Instructions

• Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast liberally with salt and pepper.

  2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• Place the flour in a shallow bowl, and dip each chicken breast to coat. Coat both sides and shake off any excess. Set aside.

  ½ cup all-purpose flour

• Heat a large skillet with olive oil and 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.

  1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

• Once the butter is melted and begins to shimmer/crackle, add the chicken.

• Brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a foil-tented plate.

• Add the white wine (or chicken stock), lemon juice, and capers to the pan, and lightly scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.

  1 cup white wine, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 tablespoons capers

• Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and allow them to melt. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

  6 tablespoons unsalted butter

• Return the chicken to the skillet and baste it in the piccata sauce. Allow to simmer until chicken is heated through.

Notes

• Cut the chicken breasts in half for better portions and to help them cook more quickly and evenly.
• The chicken should only take about 6-8 minutes total to cook.
• Properly cooked chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F before consuming.
• After cooking the chicken, tent it with foil to keep it warm while you finish the recipe.

Storage: Store chicken piccata in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357
Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 81mg27%

Sodium 584mg25%

Potassium 290mg8%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 554IU11%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 20mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:Italian

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How to Make Chicken Piccata Step by Step

Season the chicken: Sprinkle 2 lbs of chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

Coat the chicken in flour: Place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow bowl. Dip each chicken breast in the flour to coat. Shake off excess flour and set aside.

Sear the chicken: Heat a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and hot, add the chicken and brown for 3-4 minutes per side. Once the chicken is cooked (165°F internal temperature), remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm.

Deglaze the pan: Add 1 cup white wine (or chicken stock), 3 tbsp lemon juice and 4 tbsp capers to the pan. lightly scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.

Reduce the sauce: Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and allow them to melt. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Enjoy: Return the chicken to the skillet and baste it in the piccata sauce. Allow to simmer until chicken is heated through.

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