What to Serve with Chicken Piccata (10 BEST Sides)

If you're wondering what to serve with Chicken Piccata, look no further because in this blog post, I'll be sharing 10 of my favourite dishes to serve with this gorgeous lemon chicken dinner. Whether you're looking for a pasta dish, side salad, or something more unique, I've got a variety of options for you so I hope you enjoy!

There are dozens of dishes you can serve with chicken piccata from a side salad, potatoes, pasta, rice, anything really. It's such a versatile chicken dish that goes with pretty much everything!

First off, if you're looking for a chicken piccata recipe then you'll love my super simple and flavourful recipe. As a quick answer to the side dish question, here are a few below that you might love.

The best dishes to serve with chicken piccata are (pasta) lemon boursin pasta which is all made in one pan, pea and asparagus orzo, easy roasted tomato feta bucatini, (salad) no-mayo chicken salad, (bread) two ingredient bread bites, feta spring flatbreads, (potato) or a gorgeous totally customisable mashed potato bowl.

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• What is Chicken Piccata?
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• What to Serve with Chicken Piccata (10 BEST Sides)

What is Chicken Piccata?

Chicken piccata is a classic Italian-American dish featuring thinly pounded chicken breasts, lightly coated in flour and sautéed in a mixture of butter and olive oil until golden brown. The dish is distinguished by its tangy lemon sauce, made by deglazing the pan with white wine or chicken broth, then adding fresh lemon juice and capers for a briny kick. The chicken is then returned to the pan to be coated in the sauce and warmed through. Garnished with chopped parsley, chicken piccata is a gorgeously zesty dish that is lovely served as a summer's day feast with vegetables, salads, or as a winter warmer with mashed potato, pasta, or rice.

How to decide what to serve with Chicken Piccata

When pairing a side dish with chicken piccata, it's important to consider the dish's distinct flavour profile and how different sides can enhance or complement it. Here are some key factors to keep in mind:

• Flavour Balance: Chicken piccata has a bright, tangy flavor from lemon and capers. Choose sides that either complement these flavours with similar notes, like lemon-infused pasta, or provide a mild contrast, like creamy mashed potatoes.
• Texture Contrast: The tender chicken and silky sauce benefit from sides with varying textures. Crisp salads, crunchy vegetables, or roasted potatoes can add a satisfying textural variety to the meal.
• Richness Level: The buttery richness of chicken piccata pairs well with lighter sides to avoid an overly heavy meal. Consider fresh, vibrant salads or simple, lightly dressed pastas to keep the meal balanced.
• Complementary Ingredients: Choose sides with ingredients that won't clash with the lemon and capers. Neutral flavors like plain rice, steamed vegetables, or simple pasta dishes are ideal choices.
• Aromatics: Herbs and seasonings can tie the meal together. Fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or dill used in the sides can echo the flavors in the chicken piccata, creating a cohesive dining experience.

Chicken Piccata Side Dishes

Let's start with pasta!

1. THE BEST LEMON BOURSIN PASTA (ONE PAN)

This is by far the best Lemon Boursin Pasta recipe. It's full of flavour, simple to make, and made all in one pan. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and is the perfect recipe for a weeknight dinner. It pairs perfectly with the lemony notes from the chicken piccata, so give it a go and let me know!

2. PEA AND ASPARAGUS ORZO

This is the best Pea and Asparagus Pasta I've ever made. It's so good, that I've named it my Super Spring Orzo. It's full of greens and so great when you fancy something fresh yet comforting. It's a light and refreshing dish that pairs wonderfully with the zingy lemon from the chicken piccata.

3. ROASTED TOMATO FETA BUCATINI

Another pasta recipe that is a great side dish for chicken piccata is my roasted tomato feta bucatini. It's a pretty tangy dish that would pair well with the zinginess from the chicken. It's a super simple pasta sauce recipe inspired by the baked feta pasta trend! I make this on the regular, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

4. TOMATO ORZOTTO (ONE PAN)

I love the combination of tomatoes, lemon, and chicken. It reminds of mediterranean summers and is perfect served for friends and family. This easy orzotto dish comes together in 20 minutes and is a great side dish for chicken piccata. Enjoy!

Now for a rice dish!

5. 'NDUJA RISOTTO WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND CHORIZO

Chicken piccata goes well with risotto, especially one that is flavoured with cherry tomatoes, Italian 'nduja, and chorizo. It's slightly spicy but also fresh and zingy, perfect with chicken piccata.

The best bread dishes to serve with chicken piccata

6. 2 INGREDIENT BREAD BITES

One of the wonderful things about chicken piccata is the sauce it comes with. A gorgeous lemony capery sauce that is perfect paired with a homemade bread bite. This recipe is so simple, only requiring two ingredients and cooked in the air fryer! Soak up all your chicken piccata juices with this and you'll be a happy person.

7. FETA SPRING FLATBREADS

These feta spring flatbreads are one of my most viral recipes. And they would go SO well with chicken piccata. They're filled with mint, spinach, feta, and garlic, a perfect side for a spring day feast. The bread only requires two ingredients and is really simple to make, enjoy!

A couple of salads for you to choose from!

8. HALLOUMI SALAD

A halloumi salad goes perfectly with chicken piccata. This salad is one of my good friend's recipes, her name is Mimi Harrison and she owns the page Beat The Budget. It's a truly delicious salad and so I hope you enjoy it!

9. LAYERED CHICKPEA AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

Flooded with flavour and lemony goodness, this layered chickpea and roasted vegetable salad made by my good friend Zena from Zena's Kitchen is such a go-to. The textures especially go really well with my chicken piccata recipe so I hope you enjoy it!

10. HASSELBACK POTATOES

Another one of Zena's recipes that I love are these hasselback potatoes that go so well with chicken piccata. They're simple to make and super herby. Enjoy!

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