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Light Chicken Piccatta

Chicken Piccata is a rich buttery way top prepare chicken breast.  You can enjoy this lighter version. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts 2 chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth

Instructions

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  1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally.  Wrap chicken breasts in plastic wrap, and use a meat pounder to pound out until about 1/4 inch thin.  Salt and pepper chicken breasts lightly. 
  2. Over medium high heat add two tablespoons of butter, and heat until the butter is bubbly. Cook chicken breasts in butter until each side is light brown. This will take about 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken breasts when browned and set on a plate. 
  3. Add chicken broth to pan, scraping the browned bits off the pan, add the remaining butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers. When sauce has reduced by 25% add chicken breasts to pan. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 0g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 249mg (10%) Potassium 436mg (12%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%) Vitamin A 385IU (8%) Vitamin C 4.5mg (5%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 0g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 436mg 9%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%
Vitamin A 385IU 8%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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