Description
This German-style Chicken Piccata is a comforting twist on the Italian classic, featuring tender pan-fried chicken cutlets in a tangy lemon-butter sauce with capers. Served over spaetzle, buttered potatoes, or egg noodles, it’s hearty and full of rustic flavor.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, halved and pounded thin
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp butter, divided
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Cooked spaetzle, buttered potatoes, or egg noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken cutlets lightly, shaking off any excess.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine or chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in lemon juice, capers, and remaining chicken broth. Let simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce over, and finish with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over spaetzle, buttered potatoes, or egg noodles.
Notes
Swap chicken breasts for thighs for extra juiciness.
Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce.
Lemon zest adds extra brightness.
Pork cutlets make a heartier variation.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
