Step 1 — Prepare the Chicken

Place chicken between parchment and pound to an even ½-inch thickness. Season well.

Step 2 — Build the Crust

Combine gluten-free flour and parmesan in one dish.

Whisk eggs with water in another.

Dredge lightly → egg wash → return to flour mixture.

Press gently for a thin, even crust.

Step 3 — Sauté the Chicken

Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large sauté pan.

Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden.

Work in batches. Do not crowd the pan.

Transfer to rack or sheet pan.

Chef's Note:

For larger groups, hold chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet in a 200°F oven.

This keeps the crust intact while you finish batches and build the sauce.

Step 4 — Build the Sauce

Remove excess fat. Deglaze with white wine. Reduce by half.

Add chicken stock and simmer 3–4 minutes.

Add lemon juice, zest, capers, and caper brine.

Step 5 — Finish the Sauce

Reduce heat. Whisk in remaining butter.

Do not boil—this keeps the sauce smooth and emulsified.

Step 6 — Return & Serve

Return chicken briefly to coat or plate and spoon sauce over.

Finish with parsley.

A stainless steel sauté pan

 builds proper fond and reduces evenly, giving the sauce

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Chef's Note:

Piccata is a balance of acid and fat.

The goal is a sauce that is bright, lightly briny, and just rich enough to support the crust—not overpower it.

Serving Suggestions

• Angel hair or gluten-free pasta

• Roasted asparagus or broccolini

• Over arugula with lemon vinaigrette

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Chicken Piccata Dinner Party Menu - Link to: Supper Club

Wine Pairings

Unoaked or Lightly Oaked Chardonnay

Why: Cream sauces and Chardonnay speak the same language — round texture and subtle weight without heaviness. Light oak adds depth without clashing.

Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris

Why: Bright acidity cuts through cream and refreshes the palate between bites. Works especially well if your sauce leans more citrus or herbal.

Vermentino

Why: A Mediterranean white with fresh herbal undertones

Stölzle Lausitz Quatrophil Wine Glasses

These elegant crystal glasses are designed to enhance crisp white wines and aperitifs with clarity and balance. The refined bowl shape preserves aromatics while the slender stem keeps presentation polished — ideal for coastal dinners, seafood pairings, and effortless entertaining.

How We Set Our Table

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Matte Black Ceramic Pasta Bowls

These matte black ceramic bowls frame pale sauces and earthy ingredients beautifully, creating depth on the table without distraction. Generously sized at 30 ounces, they hold pasta, salads and mains comfortably while keeping presentation refined and restaurant-worthy.

Woven Rattan Placemats

Woven rattan placemats ground the table in natural texture. The warm brown wash complements a natural table while the round shape softens the overall setting. Under matte black bowls or linen napkins, they create contrast without competing for attention.

Natural Linen Napkins

Natural linen brings quiet structure to a table. The soft drape and classic hemstitch detailing feel timeless rather than trendy. Durable, breathable, and made to soften with use.

For Family Style Dining → 

Artestia Large Serving Spoon & Salad Tongs 

Designed for generous, family-style serving, this heavy-duty stainless-steel set brings a warm rustic presence to the table. The long walnut handles offer comfortable reach for deep bowls, platters, and buffet service.

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