5 from 18 votes
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata features thinly sliced chicken breasts coated in Italian-style breadcrumbs, pan-fried until golden and tender. The dish is finished with a sauce of white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, capers, and butter, creating a bright, tangy, and slightly creamy sauce that complements the crispy chicken. Garnishing with parsley adds freshness and color. This recipe is well-suited for a flavorful main course with a balanced combination of savory and citrus notes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
350 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Italian style
- 5 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon , thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup capers , drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the two chicken breasts into four thinner filets.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and press into Italian breadcrumbs on both sides.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter to a large skillet on medium heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan and add to plate tented with foil.
- To the pan add garlic and white wine.
- Stir to combine then reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in chicken broth, lemon slices, lemon juice, and capers and cook for 6-8 minutes until reduced by half.
- Turn off heat, add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and stir well until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the chicken back into the pan, spoon sauce over it to coat and garnish with minced parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
1040mg
(43%)
Potassium
542mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
834IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1040mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 834IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.