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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.
– 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
Cook time: 20 minS
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Servings
4
Type
dinner, main course, chicken
prep Time
10 min
What can I use instead of capers in chicken piccata? You could chop up some green olives and use that as an alternative.
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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