Easy Chicken Piccata
Easy Chicken Piccata features thin, lightly floured chicken sautéed in butter, then swirled in a bright lemon-and-white-wine pan sauce accented with briny capers and fresh parsley. The balance of tangy citrus, savory pan drippings, and a hint of richness makes it lively and satisfying. Ideal for a weeknight dinner yet special enough for guests.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Chicken Piccata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 32
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to make 4 pieces. Place the breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to 1/4-inch thickness. Put flour on a plate and dredge each breast in the flour on both sides.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and season the tops with salt and pepper. Turn when nicely browned, about 4 minutes, and season again. Cook the second side until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer the breasts to a plate, keeping the skillet drippings.
- 3
Add the wine and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Simmer to reduce and thicken the sauce, about 5 minutes more. Add the capers and pour the sauce over the chicken breasts on the plate. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Calories 413.45 kcal High 21%
- Protein 29.71 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 33.64 g 12%
- Total Fat 14.93 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 8.47 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.28 mg High 34%
- Sodium 298.52 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.95 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 2.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 31.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 120.12 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 9.34 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 46.67 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Easy Chicken Piccata is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Capers, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 413.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Chicken Piccata?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Easy Chicken Piccata made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Capers, Chicken Breast, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Easy Chicken Piccata?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy Chicken Piccata?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 413.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Chicken Piccata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Easy Chicken Piccata healthy?
- Easy Chicken Piccata has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 413.45 calories and 29.71 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 298.52 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.47 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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