PARTNER POST — Grilling season is here and it is time to explore Italian grilling with authentic ingredients from Colavita.
An easy weeknight meal to throw on the grill that is made with quality ingredients for flavorful chicken with a rich white wine sauce.
Grilled Chicken Piccata is just another one of my easy family dinner ideas that answers the question of what to make. I know you all face that question as often as I do.
With an abundance of wonderful Colavita ingredients to choose from – it was fun to come up with a great dish for dinner. I started with a few of their items paired with my grilled chicken. 
Colavita was founded in the village of Sant’Elia a Pianisi, located in the Molise region of Italy, by the joining of two families. One family produced fine extra virgin olive oil from the local olives and the other milled durum wheat into semolina grain and to make fresh pasta for the village. As prominent producers in their area and with the same name, Colavita, the two became one company and today create a variety of gourmet ingredients for Italian cooking. A match made in heaven if you ask me!
A little grilled chicken with some pasta with a light sauce is my idea of a perfect summer dish. I love creating recipes to wow my guests. When they are asking for the details on how I whipped dinner together so easily I know I have a keeper.
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Grilled Chicken Piccata with Fusilli
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
A summery take on a classic Italian dish, featuring tender grilled chicken tenders served over fusilli pasta with a bright and zesty white wine and caper sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders
- 1 16 oz bag tri color fussilli
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tbsp fine Italian flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp capers- drained
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3-4 leaves fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 375F degrees
- Grill chicken until fully cooked throughout & juices run clear
- Bring 2 qts of water & olive oil to a rolling boil in medium stockpot
- Once boiling – add pasta & cook approx 9-11 minutes stirring occasionally
- Remove & drain – set aside
- In a medium saucepan heat olive oil & garlic for approx 1 minute
- Add wine – simmer 1 minute
- Stir flour &1 cup broth together & slowly pour into saucepan
- Cook & stir about 2 minutes or until thickened
- Stir in white balsamic vinegar, capers & butter
- To serve plate the chicken on top of a bed of cooked noodles & ladle sauce over the top
- Add basil on the side
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of chicken should I use for this Grilled Chicken Piccata?
You should use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe to ensure even grilling and a quick cooking time.
How do I make the white wine sauce for the Grilled Chicken Piccata?
To make the white wine sauce, you’ll need to deglaze the grill pan with white wine after grilling the chicken, scraping up any browned bits to enhance the flavor.
Can I use a different type of pasta with this dish?
Yes, you can pair this dish with any type of pasta you prefer, but a light pasta like angel hair or spaghetti works best to complement the grilled chicken and white wine sauce.
