Easy and Healthy Chicken Piccata with Lemon Recipe
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5.0
105 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
182 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy and Healthy Chicken Piccata with Lemon Recipe
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This easy recipe of healthy chicken piccata with lemon crape sauce is a quick and flavorful dinner option for a busy weeknight. Opt for this no flour version of the classic recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast fillet boneless and skinless
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 chili
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp capers drained
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley and dill chopped
- Lemon and lime slices for serving
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast fillet into three portions. Pound chicken into thin chicken cutlets, season with salt and pepper. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
- Cut 2-3 slices lime and lemon for serving. Squeeze 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter on medium-high heat in a non-stick skillet. When the butter has melted and the skillet is hot, add the chicken fillets in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes until both sides of the chicken are golden brown on both sides, then set aside.
- To the same skillet, toss in chopped chilies and capers. Add 1/2 cup of chicken stock, fresh lemon juice, and lime juice. Scrape the brown bits and let the lemon sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it reduces in volume.
- Reduce heat to medium low, and whisk in the remaining butter until melted and well blended. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, cover with lemon caper sauce, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes for flavors to combine. Once done, sprinkle with parsley and dill.
- Transfer the chicken piccata to a plate, garnish with thin slices of lemon and lime, and drizzle with the chicken piccata sauce.
- Your healthy and delicious dinner is now ready to serve with your favorite side.Buon appetito!
Notes
- Tender Chicken: To make the chicken breast tender, ensure it's thinly sliced or pounded to even the thickness.
- Golden-Brown Perfection: Achieve that perfect golden crust by preheating your frying pan and letting the chicken sear undisturbed for 3-5 minutes on each side. As the chicken breasts cook in medium heat, don't rush the process. Let them mingle until the crust turns into perfect golden brown. The magic happens when those crispy bits stick to the pan.
- Tasty Sauce: When you flip the chicken cutlets, pay attention to the bottom of the pan. Let those bits form, and when you hear the sizzle, it's your cue. With a spatula or a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan, to get those browned bits. They dissolve as you add the broth, which adds a twist to the flavor of the chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
362mg
(15%)
Potassium
264mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
522IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 264mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 522IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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