Chicken Piccata
This is the sort of dinner that feels a little bit fancy but is actually very easy to get on the table. You’ve got tender chicken, a buttery lemon sauce, briny capers, and spinach all in the one pan.
Less mess, less fuss, and plenty of flavour is always a good thing.
Why you’ll love it
The lemon and butter make a lovely glossy sauce, and the capers give it that little bit of punch that makes the whole thing feel special.
Handy tips
Slice the chicken evenly so it cooks at the same pace. Keep the heat gentle once the butter and lemon go in.
Serving ideas
Serve it straight away while the sauce is glossy and the spinach is just wilted.
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Chicken Piccata
Prep Time 10 minutes 
Setting Time
15 minutes 
Total Time 25 minutes 
Ingredients
Method
- Slice each chicken breast in half lengthways so you have 4 thin pieces.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides until golden, then remove from the pan.
- Add the butter and lemon juice to the pan and let it melt into a glossy sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan, sprinkle over the capers and scatter in the spinach.
- Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Once wilted, it’s ready to serve straight away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Piccata
How do I make the chicken cook quickly?
Slice each breast in half lengthways to make thin pieces.
When does the spinach go in?
It goes in at the end with the chicken and capers, then cooks until wilted.
