Maggiano’s Chicken Piccata Recipe
Every time I make Maggiano’s Chicken Piccata, I’m transported back to that bustling evening at Maggiano’s with my family, where laughter echoed over clinking glasses.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting Board
- Chef's knife
- Lemon juicer
- Whisk
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness 4
- All-purpose flour, use gluten-free flour for a GF option ½ cup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil 4 tablespoons
- Fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup
- Chicken stock 1/2 cup
- Capers, rinsed 1/4 cup
- Unsalted butter 3 tablespoons
- Roasted garlic paste 2 tablespoons
- Chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add lemon juice, chicken stock, and capers. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in butter and roasted garlic paste until butter is melted and sauce is creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in fresh basil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Plate the Maggiano's Chicken Piccata and generously spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprinkle of fresh basil.
Notes
- Allow the flour-coated chicken to rest for about 10 minutes before frying to ensure a beautifully golden and crispy exterior.
- Use a cast iron skillet if available for even heat distribution and better browning of your Maggiano's Chicken Piccata.
- Always opt for fresh lemon juice over bottled for a vibrant, tangy kick that elevates the caper sauce.
- Add a splash of white wine to the sauce after deglazing the pan to introduce an extra layer of complexity and richness.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking. This simple step ensures that the chicken retains its juiciness and tenderness.