Chicken piccata is commonly thought of as a dish of Italian origin, but actually originated in the United States. In order to make Chicken piccata, chicken breasts are pounded flat, floured, sautéed in butter, lemon, and possibly broth and/or white wine, and served with capers on top. The same technique can be used to prepare veal. If you're interested in learning how to cook chicken piccata, you'll find a detailed video below as some information on the history of the dish.

Contrary to popular belief, piccata is not originally from Italy. Much like chicken parmesan and pasta primavera, it was created in the United States, probably in the 1930s. The term piccata is a Milanese way to describe a meat that is flattened and pan-fried. The lemon and capers used in piccata, however, are common to Sicilian cooking.