Definition
piccata
noun
- a dish of thin slices of meat (usually veal or chicken) sautéed and served in a sauce of lemon juice, butter, and capers
Usage: Italian origin; commonly used in Italian-American cuisine
Examples
- The restaurant's chicken piccata was tender and flavorful.
- She ordered veal piccata with a side of pasta.
- Piccata is a classic Italian dish that's quick to prepare.
- The lemon and caper sauce is what makes piccata distinctive.
- For dinner, we made homemade piccata with fresh lemons.