Chicken Piccata PomodoroChicken Piccata Pomodoro
Chicken Piccata Pomodoro
Chicken Piccata Pomodoro
A classic is updated with tomatoes and a zesty breadcrumb topping in place of breading the chicken. Tart lemon and briny capers continue to lend signature flavors to this dish that evolved from piccata di vitello al limone, a lemony veal dish from Northern Italy.
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Chicken Piccata Pomodoro
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
4 tbs olive oil, divided
1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tbs finely grated lemon zest
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/4 lb.), sliced in half lengthwise to make 4 pieces
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
2 tbs jarred capers, drained
1 can (14.5 oz.) Contadina® Petite Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, not drained
1 tbs cold unsalted butter
Lemon wedges
Directions

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toast 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool slightly, then mix in parsley and lemon zest. Wipe skillet clean of crumbs. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cut-side up and sear 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and capers and cook 1 minute, until garlic is light golden brown. Add tomatoes and simmer 1 minute over medium-high heat, scraping any brown bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Return chicken to sauce seared-side up and simmer 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat, until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Dot with butter and squeeze 1 lemon wedge over the top; stir to melt the butter. Top chicken with half the bread crumbs and serve remaining bread crumb and lemon wedges at the table. VARIATION: To make Fish Piccata, prepare recipe as directed, except omit chicken and 1 Tbsp. oil used to sear chicken. Use 1 lb. tilapia fillets and add fish to simmer in sauce in Step 3, cooking 3 minutes on one side, turning, and cooking 2 to 3 minutes more minutes until cooked through.

 

15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

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Makes 4 servings
4 tbs olive oil, divided
Colavita The Essential Olive Oil, 25.5 fl oz
Colavita The Essential Olive Oil, 25.5 fl oz
$19.49$0.76/fl oz
1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
4C Plain Bread Crumbs, 24 oz
4C Plain Bread Crumbs, 24 oz
$4.29$0.18/oz
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Curly Parsley, 1 bunch, 1 each
Curly Parsley, 1 bunch, 1 each
$2.49
1 tbs finely grated lemon zest
Lemon 1 ct, 1 each
Lemon 1 ct, 1 each
$0.60
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/4 lb.), sliced in half lengthwise to make 4 pieces
Wholesome Pantry All Natural Fresh Chicken Split Breasts
Wholesome Pantry All Natural Fresh Chicken Split Breasts
$8.62 avg/ea$3.49/lb
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
Morton Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
$2.29$0.09/oz
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper, 1.5 oz
McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper, 1.5 oz
$2.49$1.66/oz
1 shallot, thinly sliced
Fresh Shallots, 1 ct, 6 oz
Fresh Shallots, 1 ct, 6 oz
$1.50 avg/ea$0.25/oz
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic
$1.12 avg/ea$4.49/lb
2 tbs jarred capers, drained
Cento Capote Capers, 3 oz
Cento Capote Capers, 3 oz
$2.69$0.90/fl oz
1 can (14.5 oz.) Contadina® Petite Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, not drained
Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes, 28 oz
Tuttorosso Diced Tomatoes, 28 oz
$2.39$0.09/oz
1 tbs cold unsalted butter
Bowl & Basket Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 4 count, 16 oz
Bowl & Basket Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 4 count, 16 oz
$4.29$4.29/lb
Lemon wedges
Lemon 1 ct, 1 each
Lemon 1 ct, 1 each
$0.60

Directions

Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toast 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool slightly, then mix in parsley and lemon zest. Wipe skillet clean of crumbs. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cut-side up and sear 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and capers and cook 1 minute, until garlic is light golden brown. Add tomatoes and simmer 1 minute over medium-high heat, scraping any brown bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Return chicken to sauce seared-side up and simmer 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat, until cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Dot with butter and squeeze 1 lemon wedge over the top; stir to melt the butter. Top chicken with half the bread crumbs and serve remaining bread crumb and lemon wedges at the table. VARIATION: To make Fish Piccata, prepare recipe as directed, except omit chicken and 1 Tbsp. oil used to sear chicken. Use 1 lb. tilapia fillets and add fish to simmer in sauce in Step 3, cooking 3 minutes on one side, turning, and cooking 2 to 3 minutes more minutes until cooked through.