Video: Quick Chicken Piccata

See how to make a classic Italian chicken dish.

 
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In this video, you’ll see how to make an easy chicken piccata recipe. Chef John will show you when to pound the chicken breasts—if you have small chicken breasts, you won’t even need to. You’ll see how to lightly dredge the seasoned chicken breasts without wasting flour or making a big mess, and discover when to add the chicken to the hot oil. Next, Chef John shows you how to make a quick wine, lemon-juice, and butter sauce. You’ll see a cool little trick for releasing more caper flavor into the sauce—and also learn why the Italian word “piccata” is a metaphor for the sharp, intensely flavored sauce. Then just heat the chicken through, and it’s done! An impressive dinner, it’s ready in no time. Get the recipe for Quick Chicken Piccata.

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May 20, 2012 10:09 am
You can substitute capers for false capers (pickled Nasturtium seeds). They have a similar flavor, and some people prefer them over actual capers.
 
Monica 
May 15, 2012 9:10 pm
here is the written recipe...

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quick-chicken-piccata/detail.aspx
 
Apr. 26, 2012 5:05 am
I love the idea of smashing half the capers! This will be dinner this weekend! Yum!
 
Josh B 
Apr. 24, 2012 7:56 pm
Where the recipe for this Send it to my email at halandrea@LIVE.COM please :(
 
Toya 
Apr. 24, 2012 7:09 pm
what do capers taste like
 
Ozzie 
Apr. 24, 2012 3:19 pm
Just finish doing this dish, and it came out fantastic.
 
karens 
Apr. 23, 2012 5:53 pm
No, you cannot sub out the capers. They are the focal point of this dish!
 
Apr. 20, 2012 1:52 pm
Oh fantastic! I love chicken skillet dishes and you explained the method beautifully-I use this same method and just swap out the sauces all the time! You have given me a great tip though: usually I mix the seasonings in with teh flour (and no, I never use tons of flour), but it seems better to season first then flour. Thanks Chef John! I'm adding this one to the rotation.
 
Apr. 18, 2012 6:18 pm
I love capers
 
Apr. 18, 2012 6:17 pm
A must try for me.Thank you!
 
 

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