What to Serve with Chicken Piccata – the 12 best side dishes that go with Chicken Piccata to round out the meal.

We all get in a side dish slump sometimes – same sides, different main dish.

I have you covered today with 12 of my favorite sides that whip up in a snap and go perfectly with Chicken Piccata.

What is Chicken Piccata?

Chicken Piccata is a classic dish where chicken cutlets are dredged in flour, browned and simmered in a luscious lemony sauce with capers and artichokes.

Minimal effort and less than 30 minutes with basic ingredients from the grocery store makes this recipe ideal for weeknights, date night or your next dinner party.

What wine goes best with Chicken Piccata:

My go-to wine for Chicken Piccata is the one I enjoy drinking with my meal, Sauvignon Blanc. It’s light, citrusy and goes really well with the bright lemon flavor in this dish.

I also like Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris also dry white wines. Avoid sweet wines, like Moscato.

What do I need to make Chicken Piccata?

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
5 tablespoons flour divided
salt and black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 to 1/2 lemon juiced (to taste)
3 tablespoons capers, drained
6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts drained
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

How to make Chicken Piccata:

Add 3 tablespoons of the flour to a shallow dish or plate then set aside.

Slice chicken breasts horizontally or pound to create thin even size cutlets.

Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper then dredge in flour. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the chicken without overcrowding and sear 3-4 minutes per side to golden then remove to a plate (chicken won’t be cooked through at this point).

Reduce heat to low then melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet and sprinkle the rest of the flour over the top.

Whisk to combine and cook 1 minute. Pour in the wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook over low medium-low heat 2 minutes or until the wine is reduced by about half.

Pour in chicken stock and juice from 1/4 of the lemon (or more to taste). Simmer letting the sauce thicken. Taste and adjust salt, pepper and lemon juice.

Return the chicken to the skillet then stir in the drained capers and artichokes.

Cook 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, spooning the chicken piccata sauce over the chicken.
Garnish with parsley and lemon slices then serve right away.

What to serve with Chicken Piccata:

Below you’ll find 12 delicious side dishes to serve with your favorite Chicken Piccata recipe.

Of course, the perfect side dish is the one you like best!

Buttered Noodles:

This is a simple, old fashioned side dish featuring tender egg noodles cooked in a buttery chicken stock sauce.

The noodles are sprinkled with toasted Ritz cracker fresh herb crumbs for the ultimate in comfort.

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes:

These Air Fryer Fryer Smashed Potatoes make a great side dish and go with almost anything.

Crispy smashed potatoes outside with tender fluffy potato inside, loaded with delicious garlic butter flavor.

Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks:

Soft bread with crispy bottoms brushed with garlic-parmesan butter and finished with gooey melted mozzarella cheese.

Au Gratin Potatoes:

Tender sliced potatoes blanketed in layers of creamy, cheesy sauce and a golden, slightly crispy top. They’re also the ideal side with the holiday ham.

Brown Butter Honey Glazed Carrots:

Oven roasted sliced or baby carrots drizzled with a delicious brown butter – honey glaze.

This sweet-savory side dish will win over even your pickiest eaters.

Mashed Creamy Potatoes:

Creamy buttery mashed potatoes with gouda cheese. with Gouda Cheese.

Quick enough for weeknights – gourmet level for holidays.

6 Minute Green Beans:

This healthy side dish is my go-to method for cooking fresh green beans in just 6 minutes.

No draining, no blanching – just bright green perfectly cooked beans in one pan.

Creamy Parmesan Rice:

Tender rice, creamy sauce with a light lemony flavor.

Sausage and Herb Stuffing:

Sausage and Herb Stuffing isn’t just for the Thanksgiving turkey! You’ll love this simple, classic recipe I’ve been making for decades for my family.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes:

An oven roasted medley of fall and winter vegetables may be your new favorite side dish.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes tossed with dried cranberries and nuts and drizzled with tangy-sweet balsamic glaze.

Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli:

Roasted Broccoli seasoned simply with salt and pepper is always a good choice.

Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli cooks to fork tender with lightly crisp edges in just 8 minutes.

2-Ingredient Dough for Bread:

This super simple recipe makes delicious, hot out of the oven homemade dinner rolls and more including bagels, breadsticks, pizza and naan.

No yeast, no kneading, no regrets.

Tips, subs and variations to this recipe:

Chicken Piccata with mushrooms! Leave out the artichokes – add sauteed mushrooms.
Add a sprinkle of garlic powder to the chicken breasts.
For Creamy Chicken Piccata, add a splash of heavy cream or half and half and some grated parmesan cheese to the sauce.
Chicken broth can be used instead of chicken stock.