Chicken Piccata

Sautéed Chicken in a Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
Carrabba’s Chicken Piccata features tender, lightly floured chicken breasts sautéed and finished in a zesty lemon butter sauce with capers and white wine. Served with your choice of side, this entrée offers a bright, tangy flavor that complements the savory chicken beautifully. Ideal for diners seeking a classic Italian dish with a fresh, flavorful twist.

Ingredients

Crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Lemon butter sauce
• Capers
• White wine
• Olive oil and seasonings
• Choice of side

Allergen Information

Contains:

• Dairy (butter in sauce)
• Wheat (lightly floured chicken)
• Check with restaurant for allergen-friendly preparation

Nutrition Facts (Approximate, Single Order)

• Calories: 1080
• Protein: ~65g
• Fat: ~55g
• Carbs: ~60g
• Sodium: High

 Recommended Pairings

• Chloe Pinot Grigio:  Crisp white wine enhances the lemony flavors.
• House Salad:  Fresh greens provide a refreshing contrast.
• Cannoli Cake for Two: Sweet dessert to round out the meal.

How to Order

• Available dine-in, curbside, or online
• Listed under Chicken & More
• Perfect for a zesty, flavorful Italian chicken entrée

Final Bite: Tangy, Savory, and Delicious

The Chicken Piccata delivers tender chicken with a bright lemon butter caper sauce in every bite. A timeless Italian classic that’s light, flavorful, and satisfying. Explore more by visiting the official Carrabba’s Italian Grill Menu.

Why the Chicken Piccata Is a Timeless Classic

The Chicken Piccata is one of Italy’s most exported recipes — though, like many “Italian” restaurant dishes, the version Americans know was refined in the United States. The technique is pure Italian: thin chicken breasts, lightly floured, quickly sautéed, then finished in a pan sauce of lemon, butter, capers, and white wine. The flour does double duty, giving the chicken a golden crust and thickening the sauce to a silky glaze.

It is the bright, tangy counterpoint to richer chicken dishes — no cheese stuffing, no heavy cream, just acidity and butter in perfect balance.

Flavor Profile: Tangy, Buttery, and Savory

Expect lemon first — bright and zesty — followed by butter’s richness, the briny pop of capers, and a whisper of white wine. The roughly 60g of carbs (the highest among the chicken entrées, likely from the flour dredge and the chosen side) and 1080 calories make this a hearty plate, though the flavor reads light and fresh.

The high sodium note is worth mentioning: between the capers, butter, and seasoning, this is a boldly seasoned dish — exactly as piccata should be.

Ordering Tips

Listed under Chicken & More with your choice of side, the Chicken Piccata is available for dine-in, curbside pickup, or online ordering. Note the wheat (lightly floured chicken) and dairy (butter sauce) in the allergen notes — this is not the pick for gluten-free or dairy-free diners without modifications.

Prices may vary by location. The Chloe Pinot Grigio pairing above mirrors the dish’s own lemon-butter character — a textbook match.

Chicken Piccata FAQs

What does piccata mean? In Italian cooking, “piccata” refers to meat (classically veal, here chicken) sliced thin, sautéed, and served in a lemon-butter-caper sauce.

Does it contain gluten or dairy? Yes to both — the chicken is lightly floured (wheat) and the sauce contains butter (dairy). Check with the restaurant about modifications.

How many calories are in it? The post lists approximately 1080 calories per order, with roughly 65g of protein, 55g of fat, and 60g of carbs.

Can I order it to go? Yes — it is available for dine-in, curbside pickup, or online ordering.

Is it spicy? No — the flavor is tangy and savory from lemon and capers, not heat.

What side should I choose? The dish comes with your choice of side — a lighter option like the House Salad complements the tangy lemon sauce best.