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
- 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
- Protein 29.71 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.64 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.93 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 8.47 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 103.28 mg High
- Sodium 265.84 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.95 g Moderate
- Sugar 2.91 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.06 g Low Source
- Calcium 31.58 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate
- Potassium 120.12 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.34 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 37.11 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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