Classic Skillet Chicken Piccata
Classic Skillet Chicken Piccata features tender, lightly coated chicken simmered in buttery pan juices with chicken broth and a bright squeeze of lemon. The sauce balances rich, silky flavors with a tangy finish, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it over pasta or alongside roasted vegetables for a satisfying, restaurant-style plate.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Whisk the flour, garlic powder, and paprika together in a bowl.
- 2
Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
- 3
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Dip the chicken in the egg until coated.
- 5
Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off any excess.
- 6
Fry the chicken in the melted butter until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 7
Add the chicken broth to the skillet, cover, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
- 8
Squeeze the lemon over the chicken.
- Calories 327.25 kcal Moderate
- Protein 30.25 g Good Source
- Carbs 15.31 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.09 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 8.35 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 145.42 mg High
- Sodium 310.81 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.92 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.7 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 12.0 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate
- Potassium 69.23 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 22.49 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.75 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
Classic Skillet 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, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 327.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Skillet Chicken Piccata?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Skillet Chicken Piccata made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Eggs. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Skillet Chicken Piccata?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Skillet Chicken Piccata?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 327.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Skillet Chicken Piccata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
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