Best Chicken Piccata Recipe with White Wine – Easy & Flavor-Packed!

Hi there, food lover! 👋

Ready to dive into a heartwarming, zesty, and soul-satisfying dish that has traveled generations through Italian kitchens? Today, we’re celebrating Chicken Piccata, a timeless classic that beautifully combines tender chicken cutlets, vibrant lemons, briny capers, and a silky white-wine butter sauce. 🍋🍗✨

There’s something incredibly comforting about Chicken Piccata—its aroma alone transports you to a rustic family table where meals are slow, laughter is easy, and flavors are cherished. This dish isn’t just food; it’s an experience steeped in tradition, passed down by Nonna herself. The beauty of piccata lies in its simplicity: fresh ingredients, humble techniques, and flavors that sing without trying too hard.

In this recipe, we’ll enrich the classic approach with a splash of white wine for added depth and elegance. Whether you’re cooking for a quiet night in, a dinner party with friends, or hoping to impress someone special, this Chicken Piccata will deliver brightness, richness, and warmth in every bite. 🥂

Let’s bring this golden, lemony masterpiece into your kitchen—one delicious step at a time. Ready to cook with love and tradition? Let’s go! ❤️🍽️


Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter

For the Piccata Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 3 tbsp capers, drained
  • 3 tbsp butter (cold, for finishing)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Step-by-Step Directions

  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thin cutlets. Season both sides well with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge the chicken lightly in flour, shaking off the excess.
  3. Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add cutlets and pan-fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. Lower heat slightly and pour white wine into the skillet to deglaze. Scrape up all those flavorful browned bits.
  6. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Let sauce reduce for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Whisk in cold butter to give the sauce a silky finish.
  9. Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer 2 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread. 🍋🍗✨

Nutritional Information:

Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🔥 Cooking Time: 20 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories per serving: ~420 | 🍽️ Servings: 4

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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️

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