Air-Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce
Air-Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce pairs crisp, golden cutlets with a tangy, buttery sauce dotted with capers and fresh parsley. The balance of lemon, wine, and gentle garlic richness makes each bite lively yet comforting. Serve it for a weeknight dinner or a casual date night with a side of greens or buttered pasta.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the lemon-caper sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Whisk in the chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the capers, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Cover to keep warm until needed and whisk gently before serving.
- 3
Prepare the chicken: Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
- 4
Cut each chicken breast in half crosswise. Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap and place the chicken breast halves on the board; cover the chicken breasts with plastic wrap. Pound each chicken breast half to 1/2-inch thickness.
- 5
Place the flour in a medium bowl. In a second medium bowl, whisk together the egg and lemon juice. In a third medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and cheeses. Sprinkle the chicken breast halves evenly with pepper and salt.
- 6
Working in batches, dredge one piece of chicken in the flour until well coated. Transfer it to the egg mixture and gently toss to coat, then place it in the bread crumb mixture and toss again to coat. Transfer to a sheet pan. Repeat until all the chicken is breaded.
- 7
Place 2 pieces of breaded chicken in the prepared fryer basket. Spray the top side with nonstick spray, and cook until golden brown, crispy, and a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces halfway through cooking and spray the top again. Transfer to a platter and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- 8
Drizzle with the lemon-caper sauce and serve right away.
- Calories 905.79 kcal High 45%
- Protein 37.25 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 61.2 g 22%
- Total Fat 52.15 g High 67%
- Saturated Fat 11.33 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 164.97 mg High 55%
- Sodium 1070.53 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.08 g --
- Added Sugars 2.51 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 244.3 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 3.08 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 177.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 126.69 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 22.2 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Air Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon Caper Pan Sauce is an Italian dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Asiago Cheese, Black Pepper, and Capers. Each serving provides about 905.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce?
- It is an Italian sauce recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Air-Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Asiago Cheese, Black Pepper, Capers, Chicken Breast. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Air-Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 905.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce healthy?
- Air-Fried Chicken Piccata with Bright Lemon-Caper Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 905.79 calories and 37.25 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1070.53 mg (47% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 11.33 g (57% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.51 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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