Definition

Prepared by slicing and cooking in a sauce made with lemon, butter, and spices, typically used for meat or fish dishes.

Example

The chef served the chicken piccata with a side of pasta.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making piccata chicken at home?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's really delicious and has this amazing lemony flavor.

That sounds great! I should definitely give piccata a try sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Piccata originates from Italian 'piccata', meaning 'sliced' or 'pounded'. The term refers to a method of preparing meat that is sliced, sautéed, and served in a sauce, typically with lemon, butter, and capers.

Memory Tip

Think of the Italian word 'piccata' meaning 'sliced' — this helps you remember that piccata refers to meat that is prepared by slicing and cooking.

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