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 Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 68 fl oz
Colavita Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 68 fl oz, 68 Fluid ounce
$37.49$0.55/fl oz
1/2 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
Progresso Plain Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs, 8 oz
Progresso Plain Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs, 8 oz, 8 Ounce
$2.19$0.27/oz
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Curly Parsley, 1 bunch, 1 each
Curly Parsley, 1 bunch, 1 each, 1 Each
$1.49
1 tbs finely grated lemon zest
Lemon Large, 1 ct, 1 each
Lemon Large, 1 ct, 1 each, 1 Each
$0.69
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 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Wholesome Pantry All Natural Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1.86 Pound
$10.21 avg/ea$5.49/lb
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Diamond Crystal Salt Co. Kosher Salt Flakes, 48 oz
Diamond Crystal Salt Co. Kosher Salt Flakes, 48 oz, 3 Pound
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$5.99 was $6.99$2.00/lb
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 3.12 oz
McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper, 3.12 oz, 3.12 Ounce
$6.59$2.11/oz
1 shallot, thinly sliced
Fresh Shallots, 1 ct, 6 oz
Fresh Shallots, 1 ct, 6 oz, 6 Ounce
$1.50 avg/ea$0.25/oz
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic, 4 Ounce
$1.20 avg/ea$4.79/lb
2 tbs jarred capers, drained
Cento Capote Capers, 3 oz
Cento Capote Capers, 3 oz, 3 Fluid ounce
$2.49$0.83/fl oz
1 can (14.5 oz.) Contadina® Petite Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, not drained
Contadina Roma Tomatoes Petite Diced with Basil, Garlic & Oregano, 14.5 oz
Contadina Roma Tomatoes Petite Diced with Basil, Garlic & Oregano, 14.5 oz, 14.5 Ounce
$1.79$0.12/oz
1 tbs cold unsalted butter
Bowl & Basket Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 2 count, 8 oz
Bowl & Basket Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 2 count, 8 oz, 8 Ounce
$2.79$0.35/oz
Lemon wedges
Lemon Large, 1 ct, 1 each
Lemon Large, 1 ct, 1 each, 1 Each
$0.69

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.