Chicken Piccata

Name: Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

4 servings15 min prep20 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Chicken Piccata

Story updated September 18, 2026

Piccata is an Italian culinary term describing meat sliced thin, floured, and cooked in a butter, lemon, and caper sauce, traditionally made with veal. Chicken piccata is an American adaptation that became popular in Italian-American restaurants, especially from the mid-20th century onward, as a lighter alternative.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1Season the flour with salt and pepper, then dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
2Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to 165°F, then remove to a plate.
3Add the chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
4Stir in the capers and simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
5Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining butter until the sauce is glossy.
6Return the chicken to the skillet to warm through, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

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