What is usually served with chicken piccata?

What is usually served with chicken piccata? Chicken piccata is often served with pasta, such as angel hair or spaghetti, to soak up the flavorful sauce. Alternatively, it's paired with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread. Steamed or sautéed vegetables, like green beans or asparagus, provide a fresh, crisp contrast.

Learn More

My easy chicken piccata brings a touch of elegance to any table with its succulent chicken cooked in a luscious lemon, butter, and capers sauce. Made in just one pan, this dish pairs perfectly with pasta, which makes a quick yet lavish dinner experience.

– 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts butterflied and then cut in half – Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper – ½ cup All-purpose flour or more, for dredging – 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter – 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil more if needed – Sauce – 1 cup chicken broth – ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice – ¼ cup brined capers rinsed – lemon slices – ¼ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped

Ingredients

White Scribbled Underline

Cook time: 20 minS

Learn More

Servings

4

Type

dinner, main course, chicken

prep Time

10  min

Arrow

What is piccata? Piccata is an Italian American sauce that was most likely invented in the 1930's. Piccata is from the Lombardy region of Italy and is made typically with veal. It used to be made in the States with veal, but then began to be made with chicken in place of the veal.

What can I use instead of capers in chicken piccata? You could chop up some green olives and use that as an alternative.

RECIPE TIPS AND FAQ’S:

What is chicken piccata? Chicken piccata is made by dredging chicken breast in flour. The chicken is browned and served with a lemon butter sauce that has capers and some chicken stock.

RECIPE TIPS AND FAQ’S:

Swipe up for the full recipe