Lemon chicken piccata is an American-Italian dish in its origin, so it’s not something you see on UK-Italian menus quite as much. It is something I like to order when we’re in the US though, and I was inspired to make this after eating it last summer in Florida.It was one of those stormy days and we were all soaking wet after a day at Universal studios. We managed to get a table at a restaurant called Vivo. I wasn’t hoping for much (with it being a chain restaurant in a theme park), but served with a lovely glass of white wine, it totally hit the spot. Despite the fact I looked completely bedraggled and I could have fallen asleep at a moments notice, this dish put a happy, satisfied smile on my face. 👩🍳PRO TIP Be sure to measure out the lemon juice and don’t get any pith in the sauce – as this can make it taste bitter. Cooking on too high a heat can also make the sauce taste bitter (due to overcooked lemon and garlic).If you find the sauce is too bitter for you, try adding a teaspoon of sugar to mellow it out a little. I like to go in with a few more capers and an extra sprinkling of parmesan and black pepper before serving.
Boiled rice or cous cous Crispy sautéed potatoes or creamy mash Or it you’d prefer to serve with pasta, use your favourite shop-bought pasta or try my homemade pasta A few slices of garlic bread always go down well too!
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