Chicken Piccata with Linguine and Asparagus

Name: Chicken Piccata with Linguine and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 1 cup dry white wine; 3 oz capers, with brine; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp cold water; 1 lb linguine, cooked; 1 bunch asparagus, grilled

Chicken Piccata with Linguine and Asparagus is a bright, elegant Italian-American dish featuring tender pounded chicken breasts finished in a tangy lemon-caper sauce and served over pasta. The combination of white wine, fresh lemon juice, and briny capers delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes.

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Total

35 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$25–$41

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup dry white wine
3 oz capers, with brine
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups chicken stock
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water
1 lb linguine, cooked
1 bunch asparagus, grilledoptional

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Instructions

1
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even, thin consistency.
2
Season the pounded chicken generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
3
On a hot, lightly oiled griddle or large pan, cook the chicken cutlets for a few minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the griddle and set aside.
4
In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
5
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6
Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan. Allow it to bubble and reduce by about half, burning off the alcohol.
7
Add the capers along with their brine to the pan.
8
Squeeze in the juice of one lemon.
9
Pour in the chicken stock and bring the sauce to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.
10
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking to thicken it to your desired consistency.
11
To plate, arrange a bed of cooked linguine on each plate.
12
Place a piece of grilled chicken on top of the linguine.
13
Ladle a generous amount of the lemon-caper sauce over the chicken and pasta.
14
Garnish with grilled asparagus, if using, and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pound chicken breasts to even 1/4-inch thickness to ensure they cook through quickly without drying out.
Use cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) to thicken the sauce after reducing the white wine—this keeps the sauce silky rather than greasy.
Don't skip the capers' brine; it adds briny, acidic depth to the sauce that ties the dish together.
Cook the chicken over medium-high heat and avoid moving it in the pan once it's in—this develops a golden crust before flipping.

Substitutions

Capers → green peppercorns or chopped green olives (same briny punch)
Linguine → fettuccine, spaghetti, or angel hair (adjust cooking time slightly)
Dry white wine → dry vermouth or additional chicken stock (vermouth adds herbal notes)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooked chicken and sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently over low heat on the stovetop and serve over freshly cooked pasta.

Common Questions

Can I pound the chicken breasts ahead of time?

Yes, pound them up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate covered. This saves time on cooking day.

What if I don't have dry white wine?

Substitute with chicken stock or a splash of lemon juice mixed with stock. Avoid sweet wines as they'll throw off the sauce balance.

How thick should the chicken be pounded?

Pound to about 1/4-inch thickness so it cooks evenly and quickly without drying out.

Can I make this ahead and reheat it?

Store the chicken and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken gently in the sauce over low heat, then combine with fresh pasta.