Chicken Piccata

This Chicken Piccata recipe was a favorite that my Aunt B made. We loved it so much I just had to make a Whole30 version! It has the most tender chicken cutlets in a lemony sauce that will have the whole family swooning! Make a side of mashed potatoes or cauliflower rice to soak up all the yummy sauce! You may also enjoy this Chicken Francese recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This easy chicken piccata recipe is a family favorite with a lemon butter caper sauce that comes together quickly with a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients You Will Need

Chicken breast: is a lean cut of meat from the chicken that can be baked, grilled or poached and is so versatile, especially in dishes like chicken piccata. I love Grass Roots Coop for all of my meats.

Arrowroot powder: (or flour), a versatile thickening agent in recipes, serves as an excellent alternative to cornstarch or flour without impacting the flavor of a dish. Additionally, it’s worth noting that arrowroot powder and arrowroot flour are interchangeable, allowing you to use either one in your cooking.

Egg: are a good source of protein and vitamins and are one of the few foods that should be classified as “superfoods” for making dishes such as chicken piccata.

Lemon: adds a fresh, bright, and tangy element, which can help balance the richness of the other ingredients, especially in chicken piccata recipes.

Garlic powder: is best for when you want a milder flavor that will also coat meats easier for sautéing or quickly frying.

Paprika: unlike smoked paprika, it is a little sweeter.

Black pepper: adds a gentle heat.

Ghee: incorporating ghee into this sauce adds a rich, nutty flavor. I love Fourth and Heart ghee.

Chicken bone broth: can be used or regular chicken broth; the bone broth offers enhanced health benefits along with a richer flavor profile. I like Kettle and Fire for my broth and bone broths.

Capers: are the pickled or salt-cured immature flower bud of the caper bush, essential in a good chicken piccata sauce.

Parsley: brings a burst of fresh, herby goodness and is used as both a garnish and an addition to various dishes, from salads and sauces to soups and stews, like chicken piccata.

Instructions

Whisk the egg: with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

In another bowl: mix the arrowroot with the spice.

Melt the ghee: in a large frying pan.

Dip the chicken pieces: in the egg and then in the arrowroot mixture.

Brown the chicken: 3 minutes each side.

Add: the chicken bone broth and remaining lemon juice.

Cover and simmer: 10 minutes.

Now add: the capers and the lemon slices.

Return cover to pan: and simmer 10 more minutes.

Garnish: with parsley.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Add extra lemon juice: if you like a tangy piccata.

Don’t skip the parsley garnish: as it really elevates the overall flavor of the dish.

Recipe Variations

Chicken thighs: can be used instead of chicken breasts. Cook them a little longer to be sure the chicken reaches 165˚ at the thickest part.

White wine: can be added if you are not concerned about keeping this recipe Paleo or Whole30 friendly.

Butter: can be used instead of ghee if you are not concerned about keeping this recipe dairy-free, and it will still give depth to your chicken piccata.

Coconut cream: can be added if you like a creamier piccata sauce.

Storage Tips

You can store this chicken piccata in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in an airtight glass container.

FAQs About Chicken Piccata

What can I serve with chicken piccata?

Buttery mashed potatoes, angel hair pasta or a crisp salad with a nice vinaigrette are perfect companions to chicken piccata.

What is the difference between chicken marsala and chicken piccata?

Chicken piccata has a lemony sauce with capers while chicken marsala had a brown sauce made with marsala wine and mushrooms.

Is chicken Milanese the same as chicken piccata?

Milanese is a thin, often pounded, breaded and fried then finished with mushrooms and wine, parmesan cheese and parsley where piccata is a light and tangy sauce with capers making piccata distinct in taste and texture.