Piccata

Piccata is an Italian word, the feminine form of the word piccato, meaning “larded.” It is also spelled “picatta” or “pichotta.” It is a translation of the French pique, participle of piquer. When used in reference to a way of preparing food, particularly meat or fish, it means “sliced, sautéed, and served in a sauce containing lemon, butter and spices.” The best known dish of this sort is Chicken Piccata, using chicken, but the term is also used with veal (veal Piccata) 'Piccata ' Picatta ' Pichotta is a method of preparing food: meat is sliced, coated, sautéed and served in a sauce. The dish originated in Italy using veal (veal piccata). In the United States, the best-known variant is chicken piccata. The recipe has a meatless adaptation using seitan (seitan piccata).