I’m a huge fan of chicken piccata—and thankfully my family agrees. This easy chicken piccata recipe has become a go-to in our house. It’s bright, flavorful, and one of my favorite gluten-free chicken dinners to make on repeat.

This recipe was originally published on March 14, 2023 and has been updated and reposted today.

This lemony, caper-topped chicken dish is an easy weeknight dinner that feels a little special—but comes together quickly. With just 15 minutes of prep and about 25 minutes of cook time, dinner is on the table in under 40 minutes.

It’s cooked in one skillet on the stovetop, and the light, buttery lemon sauce makes it perfect for spring. And yes—it’s completely gluten-free.

Why You’ll Love It

• Bright, fresh lemon flavor (perfect for spring)
• High-protein, satisfying, and naturally gluten-free
• Ready in about 40 minutes
• One skillet = easier cleanup
• Delicious over pasta, cauliflower rice, or vegetables

What Is Piccata?

Piccata is an Italian word meaning “larded” (although no lard is used here). The term is thought to come from the French word pique, meaning sharp or piquant.

In cooking, piccata refers to meat that is sliced, lightly coated, and sautéed in a sauce made with lemon, butter and seasonings. Chicken piccata is actually an Italian-American dish—known for its bright, lemony flavor and signature capers.

The Best Chicken Piccata Recipe

Through some trial and error I have perfected the best chicken piccata recipe that is lemony with briney delicious capers. How do I know it’s the best? My family tells me they want it all the time.

Chicken Piccata Recipe Tips

• This recipe makes plenty of sauce—don’t skip spooning it over your chicken and sides.
• Start your pasta water or prep your sides around step 6 to save time.
• Serve over pasta, cauliflower rice, or alongside roasted vegetables.
• Rice or mashed potatoes also work beautifully with the sauce.
• Use certified gluten-free flour and pasta if needed.

Chicken Piccata (Gluten-Free)

Serves: 4

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
• 2 eggs, whisked
• ½ cup all purpose flour (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• Sea salt and black pepper
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ cup)
• 5 tablespoons avocado oil
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup chicken stock
• ¼ cup brined capers, rinsed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Place chicken breast halves in a gallon sized ziplock bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin pound the chicken to ¼ inch thickness.
2. Add the whisked eggs to a shallow dish.
3. Add the flour, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to a separate shallow dish.
4. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg to fully coat.
5. Immediately dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
6. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add two tablespoons of butter and 3 tablespoons of avocado oil. Allow the butter to fully melt and begin to sizzle.
7. Add 4 pieces of chicken to the pan and cook for 3 minutes each side. Remove from the pan and place on a plate.
8. Add two additional tablespoons of butter and 2 additional tablespoons of oil to the skillet. Once butter melts and begins to sizzle, repeat the same process, cooking the remaining uncooked chicken for 3 minutes per side before transferring to a plate.
9. In the hot skillet, add 4 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, chicken stock, capers and garlic. Use a wooden spoon to scrape off any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the sauce to a boil. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
10. Return browned chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes:

• This recipe yields lots of flavorful sauce to spoon over the chicken and/or sides.
• Serve chicken piccata warm over pasta with extra sauce spooned on top.
• Rice, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables also make fantastic sides for this dish.

If you’re looking for more easy dinner ideas, try my tuna cakes and sheet pan sausage meal.

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