piccata

adj.
Sliced, sautéed, and served in a sauce containing lemon, butter, and spices. Used of meat or fish.

[Italian, feminine of piccato, larded, translation of French piqué, past participle of piquer, to prick, lard. See pique.]

Italian; small thin slices of veal.

[pih-KAH-tuh] 1. The Italian word for a veal escalope. 2. A classic dish of a seasoned and floured veal escalope that's quickly sautéed and served with a sauce made from the pan drippings, lemon juice and chopped parsley. Chicken is also sometimes prepared in this manner.