Chicken Piccata
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken cutlets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 ½ cups dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 lemons juiced
- 3 to 4 lemon slices
- 2 to 3 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
Instructions
- If you are using chicken cutlets, skip this step and go to step #2. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place the chicken in between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound the thicker sides until they’re an even thickness.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper. Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. If necessary, cook in batches. Remove the chicken and set aside.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Using the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the white wine (or chicken broth), lemon juice, and lemon slices. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.3 garlic cloves, 1 ½ cups dry white wine, 2 lemons, 3 to 4 lemon slices
- Stir in the capers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.2 to 3 tablespoons capers
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Serve over pasta, rice, or potatoes, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 piece of chicken with sauce. Actual calories will vary.
- See our nutrition disclaimer.
- To keep the chicken crispy, transfer it to a wire rack set over paper towels while you prepare the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Piccata
Serving Size
1 piece of chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
256
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
371
mg
16
%
Potassium
389
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
159
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
49
mg
59
%
Calcium
39
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
