CHICKEN PICCATA for an easy 20-min dinner recipe!

Chicken piccata is an Italian-American favorite and one of the easiest weeknight dinner recipes to make at home. Thinly sliced juicy chicken breasts ("scallopine") are dredged in flour, seared with a golden crust, then simmered in a lemon butter sauce with a touch of capers and parsley. It's a beautiful and tasty dinner that comes together quickly!
In other words, chicken piccata is the perfect fusion of Italian cooking in America. Traditionally, piccata is an Italian dish consisting of thinly breaded veal (or other proteins) with a lemon butter wine sauce. But today we're using chicken, and I'd say we've perfected this dish that's dotted with garlic, capers, and fresh parsley. The more herbs and garlic, the better, right?
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00:00 Intro
00:34 Slice the chicken in half
01:36 Dredge the chicken in flour mixture
02:26 Open a bottle of wine
02:54 Sear the chicken until golden
03:53 Make the chicken piccata sauce
05:04 Serve it on a plate with sauce and garnish
06:17 Taste test
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[@Downshiftology]

Who doesn't love a quick and easy dinner recipe that's loaded with flavor?! What are some more of your go-to dinner recipes? Let me know in a comment below! xo - Lisa

[@Billy33753]

I love this!

[@itsjohndell]

You didn't mention that this prep is lovely with veal or pork as well. There are sources for humanely raised veal.

[@parquev]

What is a substitute for capers?

[@alexf20192]

Maybe in the future you can look into having your own version of hellofresh

[@victoriao8838]

One small question Lisa, can you still make this without cheese? I don't eat cheese Any other herbs u suggest? Thanks for another great video

[@heavenlyheartbeat]

Love how your dishes are delicious, but so wholesome and nutritious as well!

[@Downshiftology]

That's what Downshiftology is all about! Hope you enjoy this new recipe 😉

[@zinn2214]

Yes! And so easy to follow when trying to make them!

[@steventruong421]

She has the best recipes ❤❤

[@ForNoOne1981]

In addition to not flipping the chicken early, you need to let the stainless steel pan get hot. Not sort of warm. Hot. The heat causes the metal to expand slightly which fills in minuscule fissures and pores in the metal. Then add your fat (butter, oil, lard, etc.). Let that get warm and THEN add your protein. With practice, this will become nearly a non-stick pan experience every time.

[@froglobster]

Gotta love them minuscule fissures

[@Droidzi]

"*nearly* a non-stick pan" - i think once we all accept this we're good to go :)

[@quiet882]

Made this tonight and its now a new family fav! Thank you!

[@crisizidoro3250]

Oh my goodness... I made it right away and it was absolutely the most delicious chicken I have ever tasted in my life!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Downshiftology]

Yay, I'm so thrilled you loved it!

[@lucaskaravolos875]

You are very good at what you do! And you do it so enthusiastically that your enthusiasm gravitates people to your cooking lessons! God Bless!

[@maricafoodie]

Food is not just sustenance; it's an art form. These dishes are a masterpiece! 🎨🍽

[@mskatina00]

❤

[@mikeavve]

You’re right. It’s consumable art.

[@mcohen8025]

Can’t wait to try this! Every recipe of yours that I’ve made has come out really well, so you’re quickly becoming a trusted source!

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you like them!

[@YaraPNdeSa]

Love your recipes!!! Especially because they’re healthy and gluten-free.

[@hansdampf4055]

Very nice, simple dish. Perfect for a warm summer evening, accompanied by some salad and baguette. A tip for cutting: If you have a cold cut or bread slicer, you can use it to cut perfect slices of any thickness if you freeze the chicken breasts beforehand. Also works with "carpaccio". About the corkscrew: It was once immortalized as a murder tool in an episode of "Columbo".👍👍

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for sharing that slicing tip! 😊

[@gilmaleon8488]

I love the way you explain your recepies thank you so much

[@paullee4210]

👏 👏 👏 Lisa, your recipes have never failed me. I’m sure this one won’t either. Thank you for the joy of cooking.

[@Downshiftology]

Can't wait for you to try this new chicken recipe!

[@marvelx8173]

Oh I cannot wait to make this dish!! I absolutely love chicken piccata as it is delicious and quick to prepare!! Thanks so much❤️

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy this dish 😊

[@lmddavis7748]

Making this one tonight. Looks good so far!!!

[@user-jp2zi2sr4j]

I love your recipes! So simple and delicious ❤

[@eaglebeak50]

Love your recipes and the way you present them. Your smile is an added plus as well. I look forward to your recipes as they are always terriffic!

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much! Can't wait for you to try this new chicken piccata.

[@rebekahschroeder7949]

This looks so simple! Chicken Piccata is one of my favorites. I just love the tang of the lemon and capers.

[@Downshiftology]

Agreed! The flavors in this are just chef's kiss. Can't wait for you to make it Rebekah 😊

[@CS-zw5im]

Thank you for this lovely recipe, Lisa. I made it tonight for my husband and I, for dinner, and we both thought it was restaurant quality. I used broth in place of wine. We put the chicken piccata on a bed of spaghetti and soaked up all of that beautiful, tasty sauce. It was delish!💖 my husband says its one of the best dishes I've ever made!

[@Downshiftology]

Oh wonderful!! I'm so happy to hear that, and thrilled you both loved it. :) x

[@shirleybrown1640]

Thank you so much for not retaping love your recipe and also recipe

[@SuperCocojackson]

My mom loves chicken. My dad loves capers. I will make this for them next time I see them! Thanks ❤

[@Downshiftology]

Hope they enjoy this recipe Colette!

[@janetbailey4429]

Perfectly done!

[@ChiliPepperMadness]

Yum! Looks delicious! Love that it only takes 20 minutes to cook too!

[@girlonaswing9439]

Made it tonight. We love it. Never had capers before. So good

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you enjoyed this chicken piccata!

[@cupcake50jh]

Love this dish

[@Elensaire93]

This was so delicious! One of my new favorites!

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you enjoyed this chicken piccata recipe!

[@joeyk5]

Delicious thank you

[@chickchick7201]

I made it, we just ate it for dinner and it was so amazing! We will be having this often thank you so much! It really is restaurant quality.

[@Downshiftology]

So glad you enjoyed this chicken piccata!

[@Quilting_jules]

Lovely recipe 😊

[@LillyR539]

This looks wonderful I'm definitely going to make this .Thank you. ⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@Downshiftology]

Excited for you to make this one!

[@TheVioleta11]

This looks so delicious 🤤 I can’t wait to try it❤

[@Downshiftology]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

One of my favorite meals! This looks so delicious. 💖

[@Downshiftology]

And it's so easy to make at home 😉 Enjoy!

[@knittingdiaries5998]

As always,love this recipe ! I've tried almost all of your recipes!

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@HJRobinson]

I can’t wait to make this soon!!

[@luciegallagher2710]

Amazing! Again!!!!! My mouth is watering!!!!!! X

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

Of all the aesthetic channels I know, you are the most aesthetic😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@angelapate328]

We made it. Fabulous. Thank you! ❤

[@Downshiftology]

Wonderful! 😊

[@nodzzzz155]

I made this! Delicous 🎉❤👏👏

[@sondrad1839]

Yum, one of my favorites!!! You made it look so easy.

[@Downshiftology]

It truly is such a simple dinner to make!

[@shumetesam7407]

Just made it, it was sooo good, thank you!😊

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you liked it!!

[@VSchwarcz]

As usual.....super simple and YUM!!!

[@idamantashi8529]

I made this dish tonight and it was 'oh, so good.' My husband loved it. I will be making it again and again. It was relatively simple to make.

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you both enjoyed this chicken piccata!

[@BEliza91]

Made it for dinner tonight and it was a hit!

[@Downshiftology]

Glad this recipe was a hit!!

[@ronm6585]

Thanks for sharing.

[@rachelbarker5410]

I made this for dinner tonight. So delicious!! We had it with your german potato salad - also amazing!!

[@Downshiftology]

Thrilled to hear both recipes were a hit Rachel!

[@fofita17]

Yummmm! Going to make this! 😋😋

[@user-zb8iz4oj3h]

i love your recipie lisa

[@johnsmart964]

This is very impressive, thank you so much, it is very much appreciated.

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you liked it!

[@lazvegaz]

This is hands-down one of my favorite dishes. Thank you so much for the video!

[@Downshiftology]

Perfect timing! Now you can make it at home 😉

[@lazvegaz]

@@Downshiftology I know, right! Guess who's having winner winner chicken dinner tonight? 😋

[@lazvegaz]

​@@Downshiftology So I made the dish today by following your recipe nearly to a T and my husband said it was phenomenal! Thank you, Ms. Lisa!

[@khizarkhanbahamani7519]

It's delicious dish

[@wolftaeva]

I know what I’m making for lunch this week 🥹

[@chrisfloom5626]

Gonna put this on the menu for this weekend! Thanks for posting!!

[@Downshiftology]

Excited for you to try this recipe Chris!

[@chrisfloom5626]

@@Downshiftology finally got around to making this and it is great!! Enjoy France!!

[@gailadams8553]

Yum I’m going to make this… greetings from Australia

[@yanirisencarnacion04]

This might be dinner tonight. Thank you for the recipe.

[@Downshiftology]

Let us know how it turns out!

[@dianaprice2868]

Lovely- I must try it!!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy Diana! 😊

[@JiminPalmSprings]

Awesome recipe !

[@Downshiftology]

Enjoy!!

[@yvonnemarie215]

Wow, this looks absolutely amazing!! I saw the notification and pressed it right away 😂 I need to make this for dinner for my family ❤ Thank You for this amazing recipe

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you and your family love this new chicken recipe, Yvonne! ❤️

[@yvonnemarie215]

@Downshiftology Thank You 🫶 we always make lemon chicken with jasmine rice, but I think this sauce is a whole other level

[@andreatorraca8755]

My next meal....yummy

[@mirthfulthings]

I caught you recently on youtube and trust me your recipes are so calming. I would watch all even if i don't try....But i will surely try as you present it with so much care and Love.. Love from Pakistan ❤❤

[@Downshiftology]

I'm so glad you're loving Downshiftology content! Hope you enjoy the videos and recipes to come 😊

[@Alyssa-ui7bf]

Looks delish! I love chicken piccata. Also, this is so random but I’ve always loved the way you say butter 🧈 😂

[@Cookups]

Looking so delicious recipe 😋

[@Downshiftology]

Excited for you to make this one!

[@andradr100]

So yummy!

[@Downshiftology]

Can't wait for you to make this!

[@maxchesher]

Just made this was delicious and fam loved it! I had it with a mixture of roasted veg and cous cous which was lovely and light

[@Downshiftology]

Happy to hear the whole family enjoyed this dish!

[@usmanghumman2483]

Very yummy recipe video

[@johnmchale6667]

Yum,chicken dish too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chrisbrennan2208]

Looks delicious, Lisa. Thank you for sharing. I had to laugh about the hole in the chicken. Done that a few times lol.

[@Downshiftology]

It happens to the best of us, ha!

[@twistsouth514]

The one with the hole actually looked extra crispy. I’d have that one 🤤

[@Igotmyself]

I just made it tonight and I’m glad I did I had all the ingredients in my fridge and pantry 😋🙏

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you loved this recipe!

[@Igotmyself]

@@Downshiftology I loved it a lot we finished it fast and we ate it with quinoa it was delicious 🤤

[@texasstardust6010]

...I have made this for years, and it's a favourite... good instructions, and would add, that if you set that chicken in the refrigerator ( on the plate ) for10 minutes, or in the freezer for 3-5 minutes,it will "seal" the coating and I always do this,no matter what it is that's been dredged.:)

[@lorrem2539]

Yum!

[@fernandom9220]

I like that you didn't reshoot the miscut chicken.😊 I'm definitely making this.

[@Downshiftology]

Haha, I definitely have failures along the way 😉

[@mariavargas655]

Hola hermosa eso se ve delicioso 😋 lo prepararé ❤

[@Droidzi]

bellissima

[@leez123x4]

Love this! Can you make it without the cheese to be dairy free?

[@victoriamyst4742]

This is going to go in rotation at my kitchen for sure. Thank you for another great (quick/heathy/delicious) recipe, Lisa!👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Downshiftology]

I have a feeling you're going to love this one!

[@mindfultradingsolutions]

Hi Lisa, O bought your cookbook which is great. Do you have a companion grocery list for each week's meal prep ideas?

[@leohorishny9561]

Very good! My wife is recovering from surgery and thought she'd tease me about making her chicken piccata for dinner, so I did; thanks to this recipe and we both enjoyed it. I didn't have white wine handy, but I did have a bianco Vermouth and that didn't harm the recipe!🎉

[@Downshiftology]

Aw, I'm so glad you and your wife enjoyed this chicken piccata! Hope your wife is recovering well from her surgery ❤️

[@leohorishny9561]

@@Downshiftology , she is, thank you!

[@Hudaa000]

Such a good recipe. I have the same all clad pot but the chicken didn’t cook beautifully as urs. I did put the chicken in when the pan was hot

[@Towanda99]

One of my favorite meals for sure... I want to know where you got you plates and serving dishes... I love the white I have white ones too yet they are older and Pier 1 doesn't exist anymore so looking for new ones

[@rockymountainprincess9078]

One of my favorites!. I've never made it at home out of concern that I, frankly, couldn't do it. After watching this video, I think I can😇. Are the steps and other ingredients the same if using veal?

[@EricMoore538]

Beautiful and she can cook. Hello!

[@veronicacoates8832]

I make mine very similar but I actually take lemon slices and cut them in to very small wedges and cook that with the chicken in the sauce. Adds a nice texture and extra bit of lemon.

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for sharing that quick tip for extra lemony goodness!

[@mellyatx1000]

This looks amazing and I can’t wait to make it! Do you have a recipe for risotto?

[@Downshiftology]

I do in my cookbook! But will make it for the website in the near future 😉

[@christinemadrazo6755]

Thank you.

[@debragifford4926]

The capers and lemon and garlic mixture (without all the breading) is also delicious on wild caught salmon.

[@a697ag]

And shrimp!

[@CompassKitchen]

Mmmmm. Yummy 😋. And very beautiful. Like usually ❤

[@JB-wc1id]

Love your recipes and have been subscribed for a long time now! I’ve found your recipes super helpful as someone who also struggles with an auto immune disorder. Just a question for your other recipes that use mayo- do you use your home made Mayo in all of them? Keep up the great work.

[@Downshiftology]

I sometimes will make my mayo recipe, and sometimes will buy mayo when I'm short on time.

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Hi, great recipe, made few times and was hit. Usually don't comment much but last night was out of white wine, so I used little brandy to deglaze and was great but idk if still piccata? 🤷 Lol. Tyvm

[@8cyber.muse8]

What can be used as a substitute for butter? I do not eat butter at all. Interesting choice on the arrowroot powder - does this also spike up glycemic index like wheat or nah? Thanks.

[@Mel-qr5ob]

oil? vegan butter? there's not gonna be a non-butter option that will taste like butter if that's what you're asking.

[@dortethomas7147]

Yummi 😋

[@Downshiftology]

This one sure is 😉

[@dortethomas7147]

@@Downshiftology On my next week menu plan😍

[@jgoel3266]

What garlic press do you recommend?

[@mischelepentz3613]

This looks delicious! Would it work made dairy-free without the cheese and butter for those of us with allergies?

[@Downshiftology]

Yes, that should be fine!

[@NewbieSoaper]

Hi. Link shallow prep dishes please. Thanks!

[@dars957]

Hi! Is there anything to use other than cheese? Intolerance to dairy and gluten. Thanks!🙏😊💕

[@candiceo8028]

An options for a capers substitute?

[@alekhrazburg3287]

Hi Lisa! I love your videos so much. I have been a fan for years. I am finding gluten free bread is getting really expensive lately, its approaching $10 a loaf here in canada ($8 usd) and I am looking for a cheap way to make my own bread. I know you would make a great GF bread recipe with awesome tips 💕💕💕💕💕

[@Downshiftology]

It's been on my to-do list!

[@heikeferdinandt7258]

❤❤❤

[@dyahviona]

Hello, is capers absolutely necessary here, or can I substitute it with something that has similar taste? :)

[@Downshiftology]

You don't have to add the capers if you don't want to 😉

[@Ramyapad19]

Cant wait to make this soon for me can i use mushrooms / vegan butter / vegetable broth and vegan butter i never had chicken piccata before perfect for my after office meals

[@Downshiftology]

Excited for you to try this recipe Ramya!

[@chezmoi42]

There is a wild mushroom called 'chicken of the woods' (Laetiporus sulphureus*) which mimics the flavor and texture of chicken to perfection. If ever you can lay hands on it, do try it with this recipe. *There are a number of videos about it, and more information if you google it. You'll want to make friends in the foraging/mycological community for this one!

[@darshanaunantenne8486]

❤

[@monaymonay7446]

cooked this tonight forgot to add the chicken broth but it was good took me alot longer than 20 mins to cook about an hour