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    Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

    Published: May 10, 2021 · Modified: Nov 16, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    My Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe made with a few simple ingredients can be on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes!

    My restaurant-style chicken piccata crafted with chicken breasts, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts has a bright, lemony butter sauce that will make this the Best Chicken Piccata Recipe you’ve ever made.

    overhead shot of chicken picante on a white plate

    Years of cooking this Italian-American classic has allowed me to refine my chicken piccata into a perfectly balanced dish with just the right amount of tanginess (the secret is the artichoke hearts).

    *In search you might find this piccata recipe referred to as lemon chicken piccata or even lemon caper chicken.

    What is chicken Piccata?

    Chicken Piccata (aka Chicken Picante) is one of the recipes you’ll often find on Italian restaurant menus. But the truth is this dish is so easy to make, that you should never order it when you go out to dinner. You’ll want to save your menu choices for other delicious recipes once you learn to make this chicken dish!

    Using simple ingredients, with minimal prep, it’s the perfect choice for a quick weeknight dinner. But It’s also special enough to serve guests at your next dinner party.

    What ingredients do I need to make Chicken Piccata?

    overhead view of ingredients needed to make chicken picante

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Chicken Piccata. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed the up cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    *Some recipes for this chicken dish include capers. I find them to distract from the distinct flavor of my piccata, but feel free to add them to the recipe if you enjoy the flavor of capers.

    How do I make Chicken Piccata?

    chicken coated in flour in a white bowl of flour

    Dredge the prepared chicken breasts in flour seasoned with sea salt and black pepper. (use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts thin, this acts as a meat tenderizer and reduce the cooking time)

    Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Carefully add olive oil to the hot pan and place the floured chicken breasts into the pan. Allow the chicken to cook for a minute or so then turn the pieces of chicken over.

    mushrooms and shallots sauteed with the chicken in a pan

    After turning the chicken breast over, add the sliced mushroom and shallots and continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes. Add more olive oil if needed.

    Do I have to use mushrooms to make Chicken Piccata?

    No, you do not. Traditionally, chicken piccata is made with capers and a lemon butter wine sauce and that’s it. I enjoy the light earthy flavor the mushrooms add and as I mention above the secret to balancing the tart lemon flavor, is the artichoke hearts.

    saute pan with stock and artichokes added to the pan with the chicken and mushrooms

    When the mushrooms have cooked add a splash of white wine to deglaze the pan.

    Deglazing the pan releases all the browned bits that are clinging to the surface of the pan and adds flavor to the sauce.

    After deglazing the pan add three-quarters of the chicken broth (reserving the remainder if needed), lemon juice, sliced artichoke hearts and a little of the juice from the artichokes to the pan.

    Reduce the heat to medium and season to taste with sea salt and black pepper.

    butter coated with flour in a bowl of flour

    The method of thickening the sauce is quite simple and also adds richness to the dish. Place a knob of butter into the seasoned flour, pressing flour into the butter, completely coating the surface of the butter.

    Add the butter to the pan, mixing it into the pan sauce.

    *The combination of butter and flour is called a beurre manié and will help thicken the sauce.

    finished chicken picante in the saute pan

    If the sauce looks too thick add the reserved chicken stock or water.

    *Do not heat the chicken picatta on high or for too long once the sauce has thickened. High heat will cause it to separate.

    close up of chicken picante on a white plate

    With just a few basic ingredients and minutes of your time, you can create this culinary classic in your home tonight. Wouldn’t your friends and family love to sit down to this restaurant-quality chicken piccata?

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    Chicken Piccata

    Cooking like a chef at home is easier than you think. My Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe made with a few simple ingredients can be on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 671kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces boneless chicken breasts
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil for saute
    • ½ cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper to dredge chicken
    • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
    • 2 teaspoon finely chopped shallot
    • 4 small artichoke hearts sliced canned variety water not oil, Optional
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • 1 tablespoons white wine
    • 1 lemon for juice and zest
    • sea salt and black pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon Italian parsley chopped
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    Instructions

    • heat a saute pan then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil
    • dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour and place in the saute pan, allow to cook for a minute or so then turn to the other side.
    • After turning the chicken breast over, add the sliced mushroom and shallots. Add more olive oil if necessary.
    • When the mushrooms look mostly cooked deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine or stock
    • Add in ¾’s of the chicken stock reserving the remainder in case you need it.
    • Add the artichokes and a little of the artichoke juice and the juice from one half lemon
    • reduce heat to medium and season to taste with sea salt and black pepper
    • place the butter into the seasoned flour pressing flour into it completely coating the butter, then add it to the pan, mixing it into the broth. This will help thicken the sauce.
    • If the sauce looks to thick add the rest of the stock or water. Do not heat the dish on high or for too long once the sauce has thickened. High heat will cause it to separate.
    • Serve with your favorite side and garnish with the lemon zest and parsley.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 968mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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    1. priya singh

      August 28, 2022 at 3:11 am

      5 stars
      There are lots of food blogger like this But the best food recipe ” Chicken Piccata” is yours. Thanks for giving me this wonderful recipe it was delicious!

      Reply
    2. Mary Beverly

      June 16, 2022 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      I made your recipe. It was Devine. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      May 24, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      This Chicken Picante looks Incredibly delicious. I have to make this soon for my family!

      Reply
    4. Jamie

      May 24, 2021 at 2:26 am

      5 stars
      I never heard of this dish before but I love artichoke hearts and all the other ingredients so I know I’m going to love this! I really appreciate all the great tips too!

      Reply
    5. Enriqueta E Lemoine

      May 23, 2021 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made your chicken recipe and it turned to be delicious. Thanks for sharing, chef.

      Reply
    6. Amanda Dixon

      May 23, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken picante came out beautifully! The crust on the chicken was perfect, and I loved the brightness the lemon and wine added.

      Reply
    7. Brianna

      May 22, 2021 at 10:53 pm

      5 stars
      The combo of mushrooms and artichokes with the chicken is divine! This was pretty easy to make and my husband loved it.

      Reply
    8. Jere Cassidy

      May 22, 2021 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe, I love the addition of the artichoke hearts instead of capers. Very tasty and easy.

      Reply
    9. veenaazmanov

      May 22, 2021 at 12:03 am

      5 stars
      Love your recipes and this one is so special. Delicious combination of ingredients and wine too. Perfect dish for a treat when guest are around.

      Reply
    10. Natalie

      May 21, 2021 at 9:08 am

      5 stars
      Chicken Picante is always a winner with my family. I will definitely give your recipe a try. It looks super delicious.

      Reply
    11. Oscar

      May 14, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved this recipe. Will be on regular rotation as they already asked me to make it again. Thank you.

      Reply
    12. Amy Roskelley

      May 14, 2021 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and chicken- Literally my three favorite foods. Can’t wait to make this.

      Reply
    13. Jeri Walker

      May 13, 2021 at 11:42 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! I love your step-by-step instructions. I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    14. Alexandra

      May 13, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      Such delicious flavours in this chicken dish!

      Reply

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