What to Serve with Chicken Piccata

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Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish that consists of pan-fried chicken breast in a lemon, wine, and butter sauce. What to serve with Chicken Piccata? What you decide to serve it with can make or break the meal! In this blog post, we will go over some ideas for what to pair your Chicken piccata with.

If you are a fan of chicken piccata my friend at Foodie Crush makes the best chicken piccata I've ever tasted. If you're like me and LOVE lemon with chicken, here are some other lemon chicken recipes to try: slow cooker lemon chicken, and honey lemon soy chicken thighs. Neither disappoints.

SIdes make any dish a full and complete meal. This is especially true when your main dish has some sort of sauce to it. You don't want to waste that delicious sauce.

WHY SHOULD YOU SERVE SIDES WITH THIS DISH?

Chicken piccata is a simple dish on its own. However, it can be elevated with some great sides to go along with it!

Here are some examples of What to serve with Chicken Piccata:

Asparagus or broccoli sauteed or broiled in garlic and olive oil (or both!)
Sautéed mushrooms of one kind or another
Zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash
Roasted potatoes (If you are into that sort of thing)

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN PICCATA

Chicken piccata can be a hard dish to pair with sides because it is so simple, but the possibilities are endless! Remember that you should always have some sort of vegetable side go along with any meat. This will help your meal stay healthy and balanced.

We have some great recipe recommendations on what to serve with chicken piccata to try.

Italian Nachos

These Italian nachos are the Mexican/Italian fusion dish you never knew you wanted - but you DO! Italian nachos are delicious and easy.

You can never go wrong with a good, old-fashioned nacho. These Italian ones are no exception and they're easy to make too!

Instant Pot Cheesy Broccoli Rice

This Instant Pot cheesy broccoli rice is always a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and packed full of cheesy flavor, you'll want to make this Instant Pot broccoli cheese rice often!

This delicious, rich, and creamy Instant Pot broccoli cheese rice can be made in just 15 minutes with the help of your pressure cooker. It's perfect as an easy dinner idea or side dish to any meal!

Homemade Chicken Fried Rice

This homemade chicken fried rice is a real crowd pleaser, and it's so easy to make. When you make this easy chicken fried rice, it goes fast!

This homemade chicken fried rice is a real crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. When you whip up this simple dish for your next dinner party or family gathering, people won't be able to stop eating it!

Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese

This Broccoli Cornbread recipe takes classic cornbread up a notch. Broccoli cornbread with cheese is a favorite Southern side that goes with practically anything. The addition of broccoli and Cheddar helps make this cornbread incredibly savory, moist, and oh-so-delicious.

Broccoli cornbread with cheese in pan being lifted out.

Broccoli Cornbread is the ultimate cheesy comfort food side dish. It's hearty and delicious, with a hint of broccoli for good measure!

Broccoli Crunch Salad

This Broccoli Crunch Salad is full of crispy broccoli florets, sweet pears, raisins, onion, crunchy nuts, cheese, and bacon! It's an explosion of flavors and texture. It requires no cooking and goes together in just a few minutes and makes a tasty side for all your picnic, cookout, and potluck needs.

A white bowl filled with Amish broccoli salad with a serving spoon.

The Best Broccoli Salad is the perfect meal to cool down on a hot day. It's sweet and salty, with plenty of raisins for texture! The almonds or pine nuts add an extra layer that makes this dish complete - you won't be able to get enough once it hits your tongue!!

Roasted Carrots and Broccoli

Learn how to roast carrots and broccoli in the oven with this simple recipe! Master this combo and have a delicious side that you can make again and again.

A bowl of roasted broccoli and carrots with a spoon lifting up a serving.

This Skillet-Roasted Broccoli recipe is so easy and simple to make. The technique for cooking the broccoli doesn't require any fancy or difficult skills, just time!

Classic Pasta Salad

Perfectly-seasoned pasta and loaded with fresh vegetables, Classic Pasta Salad is a great summer side dish. With this classic pasta salad recipe, the results are always delicious and it goes with just about everything. Italian pasta salad is the ideal dish for potlucks, BBQs or whenever you're in the mood.

When you crave classic pasta, this salad is what's up. A perfect blend of vegetables and Italian seasonings will make your taste buds happy!

Delicious Glazed Carrots

This Buttery Glazed Carrots recipe is a delicious, budget-friendly, and simple-to-make vegetable side dish. Every cook should have a good glazed carrots recipe in their kitchen repertoire. Delicious glazed carrots go well with just about any protein.

delicious glazed carrots

You won't be able to stop at one bite of these delicious glazed carrots. They are sure to please any palate and will definitely become a new family favorite!

Braised Cabbage and Vegetables

This Braised Cabbage and Vegetables is a simple yet impressive recipe. It takes ordinary cabbage and veggies and transforms them into a rich, flavorful dish.

Braised cabbage and vegetables with bacon in a bowl.

Cabbage and Vegetables is a perfect blend of vegetables that can be used with any produce you have on hand! This easy technique will make your kitchen smell amazing.

Carrots Lyonnaise

Sauteed carrots and onions smothered in a delicious sauce come together as carrots lyonnaise, a delicious veggie side dish perfect for a Thanksgiving feast.

A bowl of carrots lyonnaise on the table with a leaf of parsley as garnish and utensils to the side.

If you're looking for a side that is both tasty and nutritious, look no further than Carrots Lyonnaise. This dish features carrots cooked with onions as well as bell peppers!

Easy Stuffing Zucchini Casserole

Our favorite stuffing zucchini casserole will be your favorite, too! This simple vegetable casserole is loaded with flavorful ingredients yet easy enough to cook for weeknights or an easy holiday side dish.

A plate of stuffing zucchini casserole on the table with a napkin and casserole dish in the background.

This is the best way to enjoy all of those vegetables in one dish! It's a casserole with zucchini, carrots, and onions mixed into cheesy goodness.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Get ready to swap out your regular old fries with this green alternative! We've included a homemade dipping sauce to bring out the natural flavors of the air-fried zucchini.

Air fryer zucchini fries on a white plate garnished with parsley.

These air-fried zucchini have a satisfying crunch and flavor that will go well with any dinner you make for your family. They're also keto!

Parmesan Zucchini Bites

These Zucchini Bites are an easy appetizer or side dish any day. They are quick to prepare and cook, making them a great choice if you have limited time. Plus you can fry, bak,e or air fry them!

A crispy parmesan zucchini bite being held in the air dipped in sauce.

These air-fried zucchini have a satisfying crunch and flavor that will go well with any dinner you make for your family. They're also keto!

Old-Fashioned Zucchini Casserole

This Old-Fashioned Zucchini Casserole will make even the pickiest eaters enjoy fresh veggies! It's cheesy, tender, and the bits of fluffy biscuit add amazing texture.

A serving of old-fashioned zucchini casserole on a plate.

Granny's Easy Zucchini Casserole is a recipe that uses up all of your zucchini, carrot and anything else from the garden. Each cheesy bite tastes delicious!

Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans

Green beans are a classic side but these air fryer parmesan green beans are so full of flavor, they beat classic by a long shot! These air fryer green beans are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor.

Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans on a white plate.

Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans are a delicious, healthier alternative to fried green beans that you can whip up in your air fryer for an easy weeknight dinner. They have all of the same great flavors but none of the cholesterol!

Brown Sugar Bacon Green Bean Bundles

Brown Sugar Bacon Green Bean Bundles are incredible, tasty bites! These bacon wrapped green bean bundles are definitely worth the effort!

A Brown Sugar Bacon Green Bean Bundle.

These bacon-wrapped green bean bundles are the perfect treat to enjoy during fall and winter! They're not only delicious but they'll also keep you warm on those cold days.

Easy Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions

Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions is a time-saving, weeknight meal option that's absolutely delicious! This simple side dish goes well with a variety of proteins including chicken, beef, or fish, giving you so much flexibility. Toss in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs, and you've got a side dish that's a cut above the rest!

Roasted carrots and potatoes in a bowl with green herbs on top.

Oven-roasted carrots and potatoes are a healthy side dish that's sure to please your family. Add some fresh thyme, oregano, or garlic for an extra boost of flavor in this simple recipe!

TAKE CHICKEN PICCATA TO THE NEXT LEVEL

If you are looking to take your chicken piccata up a notch, we have some great recommendations for you!

One easy way is to serve it over some delicious pasta. This will help soak up all of that amazing sauce. Another option is to add in capers. Capers are pickled flower buds that have a salty and briny flavor to them. They are a great way to add some more interest and depth of flavor to your chicken piccata.

I hope this list has given you some ideas for what to serve with chicken piccata. The key thing is to make sure that the dish complements the sauce and vice versa. If you are looking for more inspiration, try one of these recipes!

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