Sensational Chicken Piccata with Sage
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Sensational Chicken Piccata with Sage
There are weeknights when we want dinner to feel a little special without putting on a whole performance. This Sensational Chicken Piccata with Sage is one of those meals. It is quick, super satisfying, and it tastes like something you would happily order from your favourite Italian restaurant. Cooking it at home, though, brings that wonderful sense of ease. Your kitchen fills with the scent of butter, lemon and sage, and suddenly the day feels a little softer around the edges.
Chicken piccata is a classic. Thin pieces of chicken, gently coated in seasoned flour, are cooked until golden, then swirled into a bright, buttery pan sauce. It is the kind of dish that makes you wonder why simple ingredients can feel so impressive. This version leans into everything I love about the original while adding just enough cream to make the sauce silky and luxurious. Fresh sage leaves add a beautiful, earthy aroma that perfectly welcomes the lemon. Every element in this Sensational Chicken Piccata with Sage plays a part in making each bite a tiny celebration.
When I imagine you cooking this, I picture a relaxed kitchen. Perhaps the music is on. Perhaps someone is leaning against the bench, asking what smells so good. This is a dinner that invites those moments.
Coat the chicken lightly and let it become golden in the pan. The little browned bits left behind are gold for flavour. Then in goes the lemon zest and juice with the capers. A quick stir. Sage leaves do their delicious little sizzle. It all happens fast and with very little fuss.
I have always loved how a handful of capers can wake up a dish. They bring a bright tang. The lemon keeps everything light and fresh, while the cream gently mellows the acidity and adds an irresistible richness to the sauce. What you end up with is a sauce you will want to spoon generously over the chicken, the plate, maybe even a little over your greens too. This Sensational Chicken Piccata with Sage has that balance that keeps you going back for just one more mouthful.
To serve, I like to keep things simple. A big crisp salad is perfect here (you might like to try this lovely recipe here).
The beauty of this dish is its adaptability. If you do not wish to use wine, use chicken stock. If you love lemons as much as I do, add a little more zest or an extra squeeze of juice at the end. If you are feeding a crowd, double the recipe and make sure no one misses out on the sauce. It is pretty effortless entertaining and very delicious.
Cooking at home can sometimes feel like another thing on the to-do list. I know that feeling well. Though I also know the lift that comes from sitting down to a meal that feels comforting and thoughtful, even when time is short. This Sensational Chicken Piccata with Sage gives you that lift and connection time.
I hope this becomes one of those recipes you reach for again and again. Make it for an easy midweek treat. Make it when you want to brighten the mood. Make it because life feels better with a delicious meal in front of us. That is always worth celebrating.
With love,
Nellie
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Sensational Chicken Piccata with Sage
Equipment
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Knife for slicing the chicken
- 1 Heavy based frying pan
- 1 Cooking spoon
- 1 Plate for setting aside the chicken
- 1 Plate or bowl for the flour dredging of the chicken (pre cooking)
- 1 Zester
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts sliced lengthways, butterfly style (approximate total weight 600 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 tablespoon
olive oil
- 60 g butter unsalted
- 60 ml white wine or use chicken stock if you prefer
- 2 tablespoons of capers rinsed and drained
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 20 sage leaves
- 125 ml pouring cream 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts through the circumference (butterfly style) so you have 4 thin pieces.
- Combine the flour, salt and garlic powder on a plate and dip each chicken piece in this flour mix to coat both sides. Shake off any excess flour and set these aside.
- In a heavy based frying pan, melt just half of the butter and add the tablespoon of oil. Increase the heat to medium - high heat. Once the butter is melted, place the chicken in the pan. Allow to cook approximately 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Turn the heat off and in the same pan, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, wine (or stock), capers, the remaining butter and sage leaves. Stir to combine. Place the pan back over medium heat. Stir in the cream. Allow it to come to a simmer for a minute or two, to thicken a little before returning the chicken to the pan. Turn the heat down a little if it is bubbling too furiously. Cook for a further 5-6 minutes and turn the chicken once during this time. If your sauce thickens a little more than desired, add a small amount of stock or boiled water, to adjust it to your liking (creamy but still pourable).
- I like to serve this with a beautiful big green salad.
- Might I suggest this one https://relishmama.com.au/the-best-restaurant-quality-salad-dressing/
- The Best Restaurant-Quality Salad Dressing You’ll Make on Repeat
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