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    Home » Sides » What To Serve With Chicken Piccata – 17 ideas!

    What To Serve With Chicken Piccata – 17 ideas!

    Published: Mar 9, 2022 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

    This simple yet delicious classic Italian dish is a quick and easy favorite dinner! If you need ideas about what to serve with chicken piccata, read on for 17 delicious ideas so you can serve a complete meal.

    Chicken piccata breasts lined up in a baking dish and swimming in lemony buttery sauce.

    The first time I made chicken piccata myself was a few years ago when I experimented with the Whole30 eating program. I am a food lover in the truest sense of the term, so I felt massively deprived for most of that stretch.

    One of the dinner recipes I discovered during that time that gave me a ton of satisfaction and fulfillment was this perfect chicken dinner. I fell in love and have made it many times since.

    If I don’t plan ahead when the pan comes out of the oven, I’m left wondering what to serve with chicken piccata. With a tiny bit of forethought, you can pair it with another recipe to create a comforting, delicious, irresistible complete meal! Read on for a ton of delicious ideas.

    FAQ About Chicken Piccata

    What is the difference between Chicken Piccata and Chicken Francese?

    The main difference between these two popular dishes is that chicken francese gets dipped into flour and egg wash before frying, while chicken piccata gets dipped and dredged in flour (as well as adding capers!).

    What does piccata mean?

    It refers to the thinly sliced meat that then is combined with capers and lemon sauce.

    Is chicken piccata with lemon sauce healthy?

    Yes, chicken piccata with lemon sauce is a healthy dish that incorporates a lot of protein and capers are high in antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin K.

    What are capers made from?

    Capers grow on a prickly bush that grows in the Mediterranean and they are harvested un-ripened flower buds from the plant. Once picked, they are dried and preserved.

    What is the best white wine to use for chicken piccata?

    White wines that pair well with chicken piccata include sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. A dry Rosé comes in at a close second to the previous options!

    How To Make The Best Chicken Piccata Recipe

    Lemon Chicken Piccata is fresh, lemony, savory, succulent, tender, satisfying, juicy and it is such a great recipe. It requires very few ingredients and it is ridiculously easy to make. The capers, lemon juice and chicken are the perfect trio.

    We adore this meal in our family. Its easy prep makes it the perfect week-night meal. It is also a great option when hosting guests.

    Recipe Notes

    • Serve over roasted sweet potatoes for an even healthier dish, but Chicken Piccata is typically served over cooked pasta or mashed potatoes. Either way, you will love this meal.
    • As the recipe is written, it is 100% Whole30 compliant. If you are not aiming to adhere to this diet, replace the almond flour with any other type of flour, if desired.
    • Replace olive oil with another type of oil or butter in equal amounts, if desired.
    • Chicken broth and chicken stock can be used interchangeably to create the piccata sauce.
    • Adorn the tops of the cooked chicken breasts with lemon slices or lemon zest before serving.
    • Sprinkle black pepper and fresh parsley over the top of the meal just before serving, after drizzling with extra sauce from the pan.
    • Grated or shaved Parmesan cheese makes an excellent topping.
    • For a creamy flavor boost, consider adding up to 1/2 cup of sour cream or cream cheese to the buttery lemon caper sauce.
    • Create a white wine sauce by adding 1/2 cup of a dry white wine to the broth mixture in the skillet.

    Other Uses For Lemons

    Lemons are such a magical and versatile citrus fruit. If you are wondering what to do with lemons that might be sitting in your kitchen, read on for a variety of delicious ideas!

    What To Serve With Chicken Piccata – Find the perfect side dish!

    • Mashed potatoes or smashed potatoes
    • White rice, brown rice, fried rice or rice pilaf
    • Cooked pasta of any variety such as egg noodles, spaghetti pasta or angel hair pasta
    • Pasta dishes such as baked ziti, macaroni and cheese or penne pasta with vodka sauce
    • Crostini bread, cornbread or dinner rolls
    • Corn on the cob
    • Roasted or steamed broccoli, bell peppers, asparagus, green beans, carrots, Brussels sprouts or cauliflower
    • Caramelized or sauteed cabbage
    • Fresh or sauteed spinach
    • Steamed artichokes with butter for dipping
    • Roasted or baked potatoes
    • Soup containing pasta
    • Cheese or spinach tortellini
    • Scalloped or au gratin potatoes
    • Pasta salad

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