Best 2 Chicken Piccata Frugal Gourmet Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with Chicken Piccata, a delightful Italian dish that combines tender chicken, tangy lemon, and savory capers in a luscious buttery sauce. This classic is a symphony of flavors that will have you savoring every bite. Served over pasta or rice, it's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for any occasion. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this timeless dish, from the traditional to the adventurous, ensuring that there's a perfect Chicken Piccata recipe for every palate. Embark on a culinary journey with us and discover the secrets to creating this delectable masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRUGAL GOURMET'S CHICKEN PICCATA

Frugal Gourmet's Chicken Piccata image

This recipe is by Jeff Smith and was published in his book "The Frugal Gourmet". Hope you enjoy! ****Cook time is a guess.

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 chicken breasts
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
2 tablespoons chicken stock (optional)

Steps:

Saute onions, garlic and scallions in olive oil until tender. Remove from pan and set aside. Remove skins and bones from chicken and pound flat. Mix flour, salt and pepper and place in a flat bowl. Dip chicken pieces into flour and lightly brown them in butter, 2-3 minutes per side. Add sauteed onions and garlic. Over high heat, add sherry, lemon juice and capers. This should thicken to make a nice gravy for the chicken. If gravy becomes too thick, add some chicken stock.

CHICKEN PICCATA (FRUGAL GOURMET)

Chicken Piccata (Frugal Gourmet) image

Provided by linda mcdougal

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 finely chopped green onions
8 chicken breasts
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c flour
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp dry sherry
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp capers,mnced
2 Tbsp chicken stock
8 lemon slices
2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Steps:

1. Saute the yellow onion, garlic and green onions in the olive oil just until tender.
2. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Remove skins and bones from chicken breasts and pound them flat.
4. Mix flour, salt and pepper together and place in flat bowl.
5. Dip chicken into flour mixture, lightly brown chicken in butter 2 or 3 minutes per side.
6. Add the sauted onions and garlic.
7. Over high heat add sherry, lemon juice and capers.
8. This should thicken to make a nice gravy for chicken.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-sliced chicken breasts or chicken tenders. Alternatively, if you have whole chicken breasts, slice them into thin strips.
If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, or oregano, to the sauce for extra flavor.
Serve chicken piccata over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs before serving.

Conclusion:

Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender chicken, savory sauce, and bright lemon flavor, it's a dish that is sure to impress.