How to Make Lemony Chicken Piccata

Test cook Keith Dresser makes Bridget an updated recipe for an Italian staple: Chicken Piccata.

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[claw]

I had my doubts about this dish but OMG the depth of flavor was amazing. Better than a restaurant.

[maryaliceestes]

I appreciate ATKs attention to the details in every recipe provided. Please keep these videos coming.

[GrotrianSeiler]

This is one of the best dishes ever created. The melding of those flavors is amazing.

[alice]

I always wondered about adding butter and why it sometimes "broke". Now I see that you've turned off the heat as you've added it to the pan. That's why I always turn to you guys, you educate us in the science of cooking. Big Thanks

[GinaMusings]

I have made this for my clients, friends, and family, and each time minds are blown. thank you for making me look like a rock star!

[DeviAudrey]

this was the third chicken picatta recipe video I watched and definitely the one im gonna try. thanks!

[SuzanneBaruch]

2:43 "You always want to lay chicken cutlets in the pan *away* from you, not *toward* you."
< Proceeds to lay cutlets away from *himself* and toward *Bridget* > 👍 🔥

[jackh]

I highly suggest undercooking the chicken initially and then letting them come up to temp while in the sauce. After my sauce is done, I add the chicken, Cover, and let it sit on a Low heat for several minutes. They come out super moist and juice!!

[elainebower]

My husband dislikes chicken. I love it. He was willing to try this ... and I had everything that we needed except the parsley. I made the sauce without it. Absolutely delicious. I added fresh oregano to half of the sauce --- it gave it a nice resinous punch. I liked it both ways. I have saved this to make again.

[nlmxyz]

My chicken piccata usually turns out quite bland and I realized why after watching this video. I tried everything as in the video - just added a few tbsp of white wine that I was used to adding and I just could not believe the difference. First of all salting the chicken made a huge difference - the pieces were plump and juicy, then adding the lemon rind and parsley took the sauce to a different level. Thank You. I served it with Rice Pilaf and sweet glazed julianed carrots. No restaurant could make it better.

[scotthanson]

Loved the tip for preparing the chicken breasts - cut off the thin half, then butterfly the thick half. Makes so much sense.

[Stephlovesnapping]

I’ve made this quite a few times to rave reviews! Tonight I tried it with flounder fillets and we loved it just as much! & no pre-prep salt & pepper just directly into the flour & proceed as directed. Soooo delicious! Awesome recipe, thanks for sharing it with us!

[PatrickLynham]

I made this for dinner tonight & it was really good, It’s easy & quick.
I seasoned & put in the fridge for 45 minutes before cooking.

[CimChim]

Keith, you are a GOD to me now. This recipe is so awesome! Absolutely THE BEST! Thank You ATK

[shelleystevens]

Bridget and Keith...Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou...
This recipe for Chicken Piccata is easy to follow. The sauce is so good. I didn't change a thing and I will definitely be making this again. 5 Stars...easily.

[lilithsmith]

The beast crew in the cooking show . You are part of my live . Even though I don’t cook anymore, I feast my eyes with your cooking and baking. Thank you.

[billk]

i can't wait to try. Such a difference from the usual- whole lemon in the mix and adding the chicken back into the sauce. Also how "skimpy" he was with flour. These are welcome changes to an already great recipe. I serve mine over pasta.

[tomdaley]

I made a triple-sized batch using this recipe and served it at a family gathering. It was absolutely delicious and everyone loved it! the consensus was that it was better than any chicken piccata we've had in restaurants!

[leonardread]

Really happy. I have all the stuff to make this right now.

[nealtrecartin]

I've made this dish three times now it is great!