Chef Derek's Lemon Basil Chicken Piccata

A fresh, herb-forward twist on the Italian-American favorite, this Chicken Piccata is perfect for spring and summer meals. Golden-seared chicken cutlets are simmered in a bright, lemony white wine sauce infused with fresh basil and capers. Ideal for easy one-pot dinners, casual hosting, or any night of the week — serve it with pasta, rice, or a hunk of crusty bread to soak up every drop.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½ inch thickness)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp to finish
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 shallot minced
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp of lemon zest
• 3 tbsp capers rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
• Salt and pepper to garnish
• Lemon slices for garnish

Directions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
2. Heat the oil and 1 tbsp butter in the All-Clad 5 qt Sauté pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
4. Reduce to medium heat. Add remaining butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up the brown bits (fond). Simmer for about 2 minutes.
6. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, and capers. Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Turn the heat to low, add the remaining cold butter, and swirl the pan to completely integrate. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the completed sauce over the chicken, and simmer for two minutes to reheat the chicken.
9. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving. Garnish with lemon segments.

Pro Tip

For the chicken to cook properly, make sure your chicken is at room temperature before cooking. To ensure you get the perfect crust on each piece of chicken, do not overcrowd them in the pan and work in batches as needed.

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Fresh lemon basil chicken piccata, bubbling gently on the stove in our D3 Stainless 3-ply Bonded Cookware Sauté Pan, 5 quart. From a perfect sear to a vibrant sauce, your stovetop becomes the heart of the meal with All-Clad.

RECIPE BY

All-Clad Resident Chef Derek Finocchiaro

All-Clad’s Resident Chef Derek has been working with flavors and fragrance for his entire career. Finding a path from perfumery to food, Derek competed on numerous amateur cooking shows which led him to the All-Clad Test kitchen. Here he excels in creating new recipes, blogs, video demos, and food photography for our consumers.