My variant of Chicken Piccata is served in a light sauce boasting of fresh lemon, parsley and capers.
I dredge the chicken breasts in seasoned flour and sautee them in a combination of cooking oil and butter for extra richness. It was delicious and took me on a little trip to Italy in my mind.
This dish is simple enough and affordable to be a weekend dinner or holiday meal.
Lemon Chicken Piccata
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2-3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs - flattened
- 1 cup of flour
- 1 cup corn meal
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- Canola oil for frying
For the Lemon and Caper Sauce:
- 1-2 tbs. capers - chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic - chopped
- 2 scallions - sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon - sliced with skin
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 1 tbs. butter
- Parmesan or Romano cheese - for grating
Instructions
For the Chicken:
- Combine the flour, cornmeal and seasonings in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken thighs in the flour.
- Heat a large frying pan with 1/4 inch of canola oil. Carefully place the thighs in the heated oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. When a nice golden color is achieved on one side, carefully flip and finish cooking. Approximately 7 – 8 minutes per side or until the juices run clear.
- Set the chicken on a plate with paper towels while preparing the sauce.
- Do not clean the pan; use it for cooking the sauce.
For the Lemon and Caper Sauce:
- Heat the same pan the chicken was cooked in with a pat of butter and the olive oil.
- Add the capers, lemons, scallions, parsley and seasonings. Sauté for a minute or two; scraping the pieces left from the chicken.
- Add the chicken broth and simmer for a minute or two. Turn the heat off.
- Plate the chicken thighs and top with the lemon sauce and grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Vashti Quiroz-Vega says
Great recipe Catherine! I've always wanted to make Chicken Picatta. Thanks for the recipe. 😀
Christy says
This is one of my son's favorites. Thank you for sharing, visiting from Sweet and Savoury Sundays!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
This is one of my family's go-to meals! I'm looking forward to trying your version! I'll be sharing your recipe on my Facebook page at the beginning of the week and sending some other foodie love your way! Thanks for joining us at Foodie Fridays!
Adita says
Te quedo delicioso, te deseo un Feliz 2015, que todos tus deseo se cumplan, besos
Laurence says
This is lovely and certainly delicious. Happy new year!
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, I love chicken picatta and we haven't had it in a long time! Thanks for jogging my food memory! Wishing you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Susan says
A wonderful dish that I don't think about often enough! Thanks so much for the reminder. I'd love to make this soon.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
Love Chicken Piccata and your recipe looks delightful.
Amy (Savory Moments) says
What a wonderful and classic dish. Your version looks really delicious! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
A favourite of mine too! Yours looks really tempting, Catherine.
Happy New Year!
Angie