Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
Description
This recipe starts with pounding chicken cutlets thin for quick and even cooking. The cutlets are seasoned and lightly floured, then browned in olive oil until golden. Garlic is gently cooked in the pan before adding chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to build a light, acidic sauce. Simmering reduces the liquid to a slightly thickened consistency that coats the chicken nicely.
Butter adds subtle richness, while stirring in plain Greek yogurt at the end can add creaminess without overwhelming the dish. The chicken is returned to the pan with its juices to finish cooking in the flavorful sauce. Served alone or alongside angel hair pasta, it’s brightened with lemon slices and fresh parsley.
The balance of citrus, briny capers, and tender chicken cutlets contributes a refreshing alternative to heavier sauces. This dish is well-suited for a lean protein entree with a vibrant sauce.
Ingredients
- 4-5 chicken cutlets pounded thin (about 1.25 lbs, boneless; skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup lemon juice fresh
- 2 tbsp capers drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tbsp yogurt or more to taste, plain, Greek
- angel hair pasta for serving if desired
- lemon for serving, sliced
- parsley for serving
Instructions
- Pound chicken cutlets and season with salt and pepper. Roll in flour and shake off excess.
- Heat oil in pan. Brown chicken on both sides over medium heat. Remove to a plate when brown, set aside.
- Pull pan off the heat and add in minced garlic. Stir. Don't burn the garlic!
- When fragrant, add chicken broth and place pan back on heat. Scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Heat to a light boil and let sauce cook until reduced a bit.
- Add lemon juice and capers. Simmer again until sauce is reduced some and slightly thickened.
- Add butter and melt. Add chicken and any liquid on plate. Simmer together over a medium-low heat until sauce is to thickness desired. Pull off heat. Lightly stir in yogurt (can also skip this step and eat without adding yogurt).
- Serve chicken alone or with angel hair pasta (I used the whole wheat kind) with some lemon slices on the side and parsley sprinkled over the top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 674mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 123IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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