What To Serve With Chicken Piccata: 15+ Recipes To Spice Up Your Meal

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You love chicken piccata, but what do you serve with it? There’s a lot of debate on this topic.

Some people advise pasta as the perfect side dish, while others say potato is the way to go. Still, others think rice is best. But which one is correct? Well, there isn’t a “right” answer to that question. It all depends on your taste and preferences!

The truth is that whatever you choose to serve with your chicken piccata will be delicious because chicken piccata is just that good! So have fun experimenting and find out what YOU like best!

What Sides To Serve With Chicken Piccata

1. Couscous Beetroot And Feta Salad

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This Couscous And Beetroot Salad is a great side to serve with chicken piccata. The couscous is light and fluffy, while the beetroot is earthy and flavorsome.

The feta cheese adds a salty, creamy flavor, while the balsamic vinegar gives the salad a delicious tangy kick.

2. Lemon Garlic Herb Rice

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Lemon Garlic Rice is a perfect sidekick to chicken piccata. The zesty lemon and garlic flavors are a refreshing combo with the savory chicken dish. So what should you use in this recipe?

This recipe calls for any long-grain white or brown rice, but be sure to use basmati rice because it has a nutty flavor and is fluffier than regular rice.

3. Pineapple Cucumber Salad

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The salad is light and refreshing, and the sweetness of the pineapple pairs perfectly with the tangy lemon sauce of the chicken piccata.

The sweet and sour flavors of the pineapple and cucumber are a great contrast to the salty, lemony chicken.

This dish is healthy, easy to make, and delicious! Follow this Pineapple Cucumber Salad recipe from the Bellyfull blog to get cooking.

4. Roasted Asparagus

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Roasted Asparagus is a great side dish to have with chicken piccata. This dish is good because it has a bunch of flavors and textures going on.

If the asparagus is served cold, there will be a nice crunchy texture that will make a nice contrast with the tenderness of the chicken.

5. Blood Orange Salad

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This Blood Orange Salad is the perfect side dish to serve with chicken piccata. The orange segments are a refreshing contrast to the lemony sauce on the chicken, and the parsley and mint add a delicious herby flavor.

6. Scalloped Potatoes

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The Scalloped Potatoes is a dish that pairs well with chicken piccata. The ham and cheese give the dish a hearty taste, and the potatoes provide a comforting feel.

This recipe also includes staples such as cream cheese and butter, which add to the flavor profile of this dish.

7. Arugula Salad

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This Arugula Salad is delicious. It pairs nicely with our chicken piccata. You can also use this arugula salad as a base for other salads like the salmon and tomato salad or the Panzanella.

8. Sous Vide Mashed Potatoes

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The Sous Vide Mashed Potatoes dish is the perfect side to serve with chicken piccata.

The creamy, buttery potatoes are a delicious complement to the light, tangy sauce on the chicken.

Plus, this dish is easy to make and only takes a few minutes in the sous vide machine.

9. Buttery Dinner Rolls

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Buttery Dinner Rolls are the perfect way to complete a classic chicken piccata dish.

The buttery flavor of the dinner rolls pairs perfectly with the lemony and buttery sauce of the chicken piccata.

Not to mention, the soft and fluffy texture of the dinner rolls is the perfect way to soak up all of that delicious sauce.

10. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet

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The Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet is another excellent dish with the chicken piccata recipe.

The garlic and mushrooms add flavor and depth to the dish, while the cauliflower provides a nice contrast in texture.

This dish is a savory mix that provides an enjoyable and hearty meal.

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11. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

The Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a perfect side dish with chicken piccata.

The flavors of the lemon and capers pair perfectly with the nuttiness of the quinoa, and the salad is hearty enough to satisfy even the heartiest appetite.

So give this easy and elegant dish a try for your next dinner party!

12. Garlic Bread

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As a complement to the chicken piccata, this Garlic Bread recipe will do the trick to make the dish seem Italian.

If there is one thing that will make a dish seem like it was from Italy. The garlic bread would be the perfect topper for the chicken piccata.

What Pasta To Serve With Chicken Piccata?

13. Garlic Butter Pasta Shells

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Garlic Butter Pasta Shells recipe is a quick and easy side dish that goes well with chicken piccata or any other type of seafood or poultry dish.

The shells are cooked al dente in a garlic butter sauce, then topped with Parmesan cheese.

This dish can be on the table in less than 25 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

14. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo

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Chicken piccata is one of the best ways to serve this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo.

The piccata sauce is a light and tangy sauce made with lemon juice, capers, and butter.

It pairs perfectly with the creamy orzo and makes for a delicious and easy meal.

15. Parmesan Buttered Noodles

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The Parmesan Buttered Noodles dish is a perfect addition to your chicken piccata meal. The noodles are hearty and rich, and they complement the buttery sauce of the chicken perfectly.

16. Egg Noodles & Garlic Green Beans

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The Egg Noodles & Garlic Green Beans dish is a fantastic way to serve chicken piccata.

Chicken piccata is a delicious, flavorful dish packed with lemon, wine, and butter.

The sauce from the egg noodles and garlic green beans recipe above makes the perfect accompaniment for chicken piccata.

What Wine Goes Best With Chicken Piccata?

Chardonnay

When it comes to chicken piccata, one of the best wines to serve is Chardonnay.

This wine is a medium-bodied and medium-acidity wine that pairs well with the creamy piccata sauce.

It has hints of lemon or other citrus flavors, which help cut through the buttery flavor of the dish while matching the lemon in the sauce.

Rosé

As the typical pairing with chicken piccata is white wine, a dry rosé may seem unusual.

However, the advantages to a dry rosé are that they often have a more fruity profile that matches the flavor of the crustacean.

They also tend to be herbaceous and slightly bitter, which complements the parsley in piccata.

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine known for its fruity and herbal notes. Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with chicken piccata's lemon sauce as a high-acidity wine.

The high acid levels in both the wine and the sauce balance each other out, while the fruity and herbal flavors compliment the flavors in the dish.

Conclusion

There are many options for what you should serve with chicken piccata. We've provided recipes for everything from garlic bread and creamy orzo pasta to egg noodles and green garlic beans.

Whatever recipe you choose, be sure that the dish is delicious enough on its own but also complements the flavors in your chicken piccata meal!

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