What's the difference between chicken francese and chicken Picatta?

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What's the difference between chicken francese and chicken Picatta? Chicken Francese and Chicken Piccata are both classic Italian-American dishes featuring thinly pounded chicken breasts, but they differ in their cooking method and sauce. Chicken Francese is dipped in flour, then egg wash, and pan-fried, resulting in a golden-brown crust, while Chicken Piccata is dredged in flour and sautéed, with a tangy sauce made from lemon, capers, and white wine.

why you'll love chicken with lemon and capers:Mom's recipe: Mom happens to be my kids nonna and this recipe is a keeper! – Quick and easy:  Chicken Piccata is dish you'll find at American-Italian restaurants, and it's so easy to make your own version at home! Ready and on the table in 20 minutes.

– 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

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Cook time: 20 minS

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Servings

4

Type

dinner, main course, chicken

prep Time

10  min

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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.

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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.

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