5 from 165 votes
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata features lightly coated chicken breasts seared to a golden crust and served in a tangy sauce made with white wine, lemon juice, garlic, and capers. The sauce is enriched with butter and fresh parsley, offering a bright and savory flavor that complements the tender chicken slices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
300 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 chicken breast large, boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup arrowroot flour or other flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
For the sauce
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice from about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons parsley roughly chopped fresh
Instructions
- Cut the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally.
- Coat the chicken: Mix flour, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or dish. Dredge the chicken in the mixture, coating both sides.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
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Notes
- Instead of slicing chicken breasts horizontally, you can use four smaller breasts and pound them thin with a kitchen mallet to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
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.