Chicken piccata is an Italian-American dish, usually made with chicken breasts or cutlets that are dredged in flour, then sautéed in butter and olive oil. It is typically served with a sauce made from lemon juice, white wine, capers, and butter. This recipe collection includes three variations on this classic dish:
* **Classic Chicken Piccata:** This recipe follows the traditional method of preparing chicken piccata, using chicken breasts, flour, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, white wine, capers, and parsley.
* **Chicken Piccata with Green Onions and Mushrooms:** This recipe adds green onions and mushrooms to the classic chicken piccata recipe, creating a more flavorful and colorful dish.
* **Country-Style Chicken Piccata:** This recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, giving the dish a more rustic flavor. It is also cooked in a cast iron skillet, which helps to create a crispy crust on the chicken.
All three recipes are easy to follow and can be prepared in under an hour. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner.
COUNTRY CHICKEN PICCATA
Lemons and green onions give a delicate taste to this elegant chicken dish. Can be served with rice or boiled potatoes. From Land-o-Lakes Cookbook.
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- in a small bowl combine milk and egg.
- in another bowl combine, flour, crushed corn flakes, salt and black pepper.
- flatten each chicken breast half to about 1/4" thickness by pounding between sheets of waxed paper.
- dip chicken into milk and egg mixture, then into flour mixture, turning to coat.
- in a 10" skillet melt 4 tablespoons of butter, add garlic and chicken, cook over medium heat, turning occasionally until golden brown (about 5 to 6 min).
- place chicken on serving platter and keep warm.
- add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to drippings in pan, stir until butter melts.
- stir in lemon juice, add green onions and mushrooms, continue cooking stirring occasionally until heated through (about 2 to 4 min).
- spoon sauce over chicken.
- garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
CHICKEN PICCATA
For dinner this week, make Giada De Laurentiis' famous Chicken Piccata recipe, a comforting Italian classic made with lemon, butter and capers.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.
- Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.
MUSHROOM CHICKEN PICCATA
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Flatten chicken breasts to 1/8-in. thickness. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Cook chicken 2-3 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Transfer to a platter; keep warm., In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add a single layer of mushrooms and cook, without stirring, about 5 minutes or until mushrooms become red-brown on one side. Turn mushrooms, add garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Add wine. Loosen browned bits from pan bottom. Bring to a boil: stir in broth and bring back to a boil. Slice 4 thin slices from lemon and juice remaining lemon. Add lemon slices and juice to skillet. Stir in capers and continue cooking until mixture thickens. Add chicken to sauce; heat through.
Nutrition Facts :
MUSHROOM CHICKEN PICCATA
Classic Piccata reaches a new peak with the marvelous addition of mushrooms! This is a favorite in our family. Serve with rice and a green salad if desired.
Provided by Karen
Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Piccata Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together flour, salt and paprika. In a separate dish or bowl, mix together egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in seasoned flour.
- In a large skillet, heat butter or margarine over medium-high heat. Saute chicken pieces until golden brown. Add mushrooms and onion and saute for 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl combine the broth, wine, lemon juice and cornstarch. Mix together and pour mixture over chicken and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium low and let chicken mixture simmer for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHICKEN PICCATA
For dinner tonight, try Ina Garten's classic Chicken Piccata recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; don't forget the velvety lemon butter sauce.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound out to 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
- Mix the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a shallow plate. In a second plate, beat the egg and 1/2 tablespoon of water together. Place the bread crumbs on a third plate. Dip each chicken breast first in the flour, shake off the excess, and then dip in the egg and bread crumb mixtures.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium to medium-low heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until browned. Place them on the sheet pan and allow them to bake for 5 to 10 minutes while you make the sauce.
- For the sauce, wipe out the saute pan with a dry paper towel. Over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and then add the lemon juice, wine, the reserved lemon halves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Boil over high heat until reduced in half, about 2 minutes. Off the heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and swirl to combine. Discard the lemon halves and serve 1 chicken breast on each plate. Spoon on the sauce and serve with a slice of lemon and a sprinkling of fresh parsley.
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS
This comforting one-pot dinner is reminiscent of a rich French onion soup, but made in less time and with lighter ingredients. Cooking the onions in a hot, dry pan forces them to release their moisture, so that they shrink and become silky and sweet in 30 minutes. Serve everything directly from the pan, with some crusty bread to soak up all the juices, or shred the chicken and pile it on top of buttered noodles. For something green, stir in some spinach to wilt at the end or serve alongside a simple green salad or roasted broccoli.
Provided by Yasmin Fahr
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, the honey, mustard, red-pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt; whisk until smooth. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper, then add to the mixture, coating it well. Set aside at room temperature, stirring it once while you make the onions.
- Heat a 12-inch cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high until very hot, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, then add the onions in an even layer. Season with salt, then cook, mostly undisturbed, for 4 minutes more, stirring every minute or so. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, and stir to combine. (It will look crowded, and that's OK.) Allow to cook mostly undisturbed until the mushrooms shrink and start to brown, about 4 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
- Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and allow the onions to cook until they start to color, stirring and lowering the heat as necessary to avoid burning, about 2 minutes. Push the onions and mushrooms to the edges of the skillet, then add the chicken pieces to the center. Pour any remaining marinade (there will be very little) over the onions and mushrooms. Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes, then combine the chicken and vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes more. (Reduce the heat to medium if the onions look like they are burning at any point.)
- Add the remaining 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, stirring and scraping up anything on the bottom of the skillet. Season to taste with salt.
- Remove from the heat and top with the parsley and cheese, if using. Serve with bread or pasta.
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs: This will make the dish easier to prepare and cook evenly.
- Pound the chicken breasts or thighs to an even thickness: This will help ensure that they cook evenly.
- Use a good quality olive oil: This will add flavor to the dish and help prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can cause the chicken to steam instead of brown.
- Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the sauce while the chicken is cooking: This will save time and ensure that the sauce is hot and ready to serve when the chicken is done.
- Use a combination of white wine and chicken broth: This will add flavor and depth to the sauce.
- Add capers and green onions to the sauce: These ingredients will add a salty, briny flavor to the sauce.
- Serve the chicken piccata over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes: This will help soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and capers and green onions makes this dish a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, chicken piccata is sure to be a hit.
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