Chicken Piccata

Name: Chicken Piccata
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pound thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup white wine; ¼ cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Chicken piccata is a dish that deserves to be part of every home cook's repertoire. The crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to make and ready in under half an hour—plus who can say no to a buttery lemon sauce? Thinly sliced chicken is dredged in flour, then quickly pan-fried to form a golden crust. You then make the delicious lemon, caper and butter sauce in the same pan—make sure to scrape up all of the crispy bits! This weeknight chicken dish is best served with something starchy to soak up the sauce, like mashed potatoes or plenty of crusty bread.

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Mealthy Tip

If you or your family have gluten sensitivities, try coating the chicken in cornstarch or your preferred gluten-free flour mix instead of all-purpose flour. Using cornstarch results in an even crispier, crunchier exterior and seals in moisture in the meat.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 410 calories; 23g fat; 10.5g carbohydrates; 37g protein; 127mg cholesterol; 356mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 410		Calories from Fat204
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g		35%
	Saturated Fat9g	47%
	Trans Fat0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat2.1g
	Monounsaturated Fat9.8g
Cholesterol 127mg		42%
Sodium 356mg		15%
Total Carbohydrate 10.5g		4%
	Dietary Fiber1g	3%
	Sugars0.8g
Protein 37g

Vitamin A11%		Vitamin C14%
Calcium2%		Iron11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Italian Quick And Easy One Pot Or Pan Ready In 30 Dinner Weeknight Chicken Chicken Breast Capers Lemon Juice

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Sam Dalton says:

Classic chicken piccata! So delicious, love the lemon flavors. This is also my wife's favorite dish, she loves it when I make it. It goes perfect with sautéed spinach.

Laura Griffin says:

I love chicken piccata, but this was my first time making the recipe! It was so easy, why didn't I try it sooner? Such a classic Italian dish, and it was incredible. My boyfriend and I ate the entire thing! This is perfect for weeknights and date nights. I can't wait to make it again!

Sheila Long says:

Classic chicken piccata! I didn't use the capers though. If you really love the lemon flavors you can add a little lemon zest on top for garnish.

Jeremy Hughes says:

My wife has a gluten allergy, so I coated the chicken in a gluten free flour mix instead. I should have used cornstarch though. The chicken wasn't as crispy as I would have liked. Next time I'll use cornstarch.

Jenny J says:

Seasoned the chicken with garlic powder and onion powder, and served it with cauliflower mash and sautéed green beans. Really good dinner!

Michelle Bravo says:

Delicious, was a huge hit! I added smoked paprika.