Primi: A meatless dish like a pasta or soup.Antipasti: The "starter" that's a little heavier like a charcuterie platter.Apertivo: Bubbles and a very light appetizer like a bruschetta.While we serve piccata as a main dish, as the Italians really know how to eat and eat dinner is courses, the secondi is the meat or seafood dish that's actually the fourth plate of the glorious Italian meal. The dish originated in Italy and is traditionally made with veal, but has become a breakout Italian American dish primarily with the (more affordable and accessible) chicken. And while it is a name of a dish, the word "piccata" in Italian means "to be pounded flat" or as a cooking method, which means "sliced, sautéed, and served in a sauce containing lemon, butter and spices." Which is why you also have veal piccata and shrimp piccata - shrimp of course emphasis on the sautéed and the lemon and butter sauce. Get that sleep first! What is Chicken Piccata?Ĭhicken Piccata is a classic in Italian cooking. Let me also say though, this is not meant to shame any new parents who are living off of frozen pizzas (we had some of those, too) and can't even imagine the thought of making something. Because as I've said before, from scratch doesn't mean it has to be hard. We just welcome a new baby, the love of our lives, and yes, we are still cooking from scratch when we can. But even as I type this (at 3:30 am attached to a pump), I'm excited to share this recipe for Garlic Chicken Piccata with you, because it's so easy that even new sleep deprived parents can make! We welcomed our little girl Matilda to the world last week and, so say the least, we've been a wee bit busy. Oh, hello! It's been a little while, but for very good reason. This homemade Garlic Chicken Piccata is easy enough to make on a weeknight but fancy enough for company! It's an Italian classic for the garlic lover.
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