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Chicken Piccata

Chicken piccata is the best Italian-American dinner made with golden-crusted chicken breasts simmered in a lemon butter sauce. Watch the video below!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

For the chicken
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup arrowroot flour (or other flour)
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the sauce
  • ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally.
  2. Coat the chicken: Mix flour, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or dish. Dredge the chicken in the mixture, coating both sides.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through with a golden crust. Use tongs to remove the chicken to a plate.
  4. Make the sauce: Add the wine and garlic to the pan, letting it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until reduced by about half. Then add the broth, lemon juice, capers, and butter, stirring until it begins to simmer again.
  5. Add the chicken: Add the chicken back to the pan. Spoon the sauce on top and let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until warmed through.
  6. Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • As an alternative to slicing the chicken breasts in half, you could purchase 4 smaller chicken breasts and pound them thinner with a kitchen mallet. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 889mg (37%) Potassium 336mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 510IU (10%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 889mg 37%
Potassium 336mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 510IU 10%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.