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Chicken Piccata

Cultural Context

Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish that showcases the bright flavors of lemon and capers. Traditionally, it is served with a side of pasta or vegetables, making it a popular choice for family dinners and special occasions. Its origins are often linked to Southern Italy, where similar dishes are common, but its exact provenance is debated.

ItalianITmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breasts
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic
1 cup artichokes (canned or frozen)
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 cup parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more affordable and juicier.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be cheaper in bulk.

1

Introduce the recipe and cookware used, Anolon nouvelle copper cookware.

2

Add a generous amount of salt and pepper to flour for dredging chicken breasts.

3

Dredge chicken breasts in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.

4

Heat olive oil in the Anolon pan for flavor, noting that nonstick requires less oil.

5

Place chicken breasts in the pan without overcrowding to ensure crispy browning.

6

Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the pan.

7

Start cooking orzo pasta, which takes about 10 minutes.

8

Add about a tablespoon of butter to the pan after removing chicken.

9

Add chopped garlic to the pan and sauté until browned.

10

Add artichokes to the pan and cook until they start to get color.

11

Deglaze the pan with white wine, allowing it to reduce.

12

Add broth, lemon juice, and capers to the reduced wine in the pan.

13

Finish the sauce with an additional tablespoon of butter to thicken and add flavor.

14

Add chopped parsley to the sauce and pour it over the browned chicken.

Cooking Techniques

pan-fryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Pollo Piccata
Local Name: Pollo alla Piccata

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