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Chicken Piccata

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A delicious and easy chicken piccata made with chicken, lemon, capers, chicken broth and vermouth.

We’ve had some gorgeous weather here in New England over the last few days, and finally (FINALLY!) it feels like Spring!  The warmer weather is making us think of lighter fare and our lemony Chicken Piccata is the perfect option for a light and flavorful dinner.

According to Wikipedia, piccata is a method of preparing food whereby the meat is sliced, coated, sautéed and then served in a sauce.  Originally prepared in Italy with veal, chicken piccata is a popular variation in the United States.

A delicious and easy chicken piccata made with chicken, lemon, capers, chicken broth and vermouth.

The pan sauce for our chicken piccata is wonderfully tangy thanks to some zesty lemon juice and briny capers that are combined with chicken stock and vermouth (any dry white wine can be substituted) plus a little butter to give it some richness.

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This chicken picatta is quick to prepare and so delicious – it’s the perfect springtime meal!

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★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

Chicken Piccata

Yield: 4 servings 1x
Prep: 15 minsCook: 15 minsTotal: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless chicken breasts, about 1 pound
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • Juice from 1 lemon plus another 1/2 lemon sliced thin
  • 1/3 cup dry vermouth (or dry white wine)
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ¼ cup capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Pound out the chicken breasts to about ¼ inch thick and cut each breast half in half again so you end up with four servings. Place flour, salt and pepper in a flat dish or plate and dredge the chicken breasts until coated on both sides.
  2. Over medium high heat in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter until slightly brown and frothy. Place the chicken in the pan and cook about 2 minutes on each side, until golden. Then remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
  3. Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute. Add the lemon juice to the pan to deglaze and scrape up any brown bits. Add the lemon slices, vermouth, chicken stock and capers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the liquid is reduced by half.
  4. Stir in the two tablespoons of butter and chopped parsley and check for taste. Add salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Add the chicken back into the sauce and cook just until the chicken is back up to temperature and cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta.

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Martha is part of the husband-wife team that creates A Family Feast. She loves to cook and entertain for family and friends, and she believes that serving a great meal is one of the best ways to show someone that you care. Martha is a self-taught home cook, who loves to read cookbooks and try new recipes. After a decades-long career in business and online marketing, she now runs A Family Feast full-time. Her specialties are baking, desserts, vegetables and pasta dishes.

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Updated: 1/23/23

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  1. Julia Collins says

    Posted on 3/19/20 at 5:32 pm

    This is my go to recipe for chicken piccata. It is so good & everyone I have made it for absolutely loves it. It takes a little time but well worth it. Thank you for a great recipe.

    ★★★★★

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    • Martha says

      Posted on 3/20/20 at 8:01 am

      You’re very welcome Julia! So glad you are enjoying the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Sharon Benedict says

    Posted on 6/17/19 at 12:06 pm

    Another winner! You are my “go to” site when I want a tried and true delicious recipe! Thanks for sharing your gifts!

    ★★★★★

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    • Martha says

      Posted on 6/18/19 at 7:26 am

      Aww…you’re very welcome Sharon!! So glad you are enjoying the recipes. You made our day! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    Posted on 9/19/17 at 6:01 pm

    Can I add heavy cream and capers?

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    • Martha says

      Posted on 9/20/17 at 6:27 am

      Hi Kim – This recipe has lemon juice as part of the sauce so the heavy cream might curdle – depending on how much cream you put in. (You can mix cream and lemon – it just has to be in the right proportions to avoid curdling.) Without testing out our own recipe with cream added, you could try this recipe instead: https://therecipecritic.com/2015/04/creamy-lemon-chicken-piccatta/ Hope that helps!

      Reply
  4. Cara says

    Posted on 11/21/14 at 6:02 pm

    Hi can you make this ahead for a crowd of 16?

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    • Martha says

      Posted on 11/21/14 at 6:10 pm

      Sure Cara! It reheats very well!

      Reply
  5. Christine says

    Posted on 5/22/13 at 1:50 pm

    I tried this with Tilapia as a substitute to chicken, and it also tastes delicious, and cooks fast because it is fish

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    • Martha says

      Posted on 5/22/13 at 2:30 pm

      Great idea Christine! Sounds delicious!
      Thanks for sharing,
      Martha

      Reply
  6. Natalie says

    Posted on 4/2/13 at 9:25 pm

    Looks like a super delicious dish!!

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  7. tanya says

    Posted on 4/2/13 at 8:09 am

    I love quick to prepare dishes! I have always loved chicken piccata!

    Reply

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