Bright Lemon Pork Piccata
Bright Lemon Pork Piccata features tender, lightly floured pork cutlets simmered in a tangy lemon and white wine sauce with briny capers and fresh parsley. The balance of citrus and savory pan drippings creates a lively, buttery finish that complements the pork. Serve for a weeknight dinner or an elegant yet unfussy meal with simple sides.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bright Lemon Pork Piccata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 4
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 2
Pound the pork chops between 2 sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap until very thin, about 1/8 inch.
- 3
Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge both sides of each pork chop in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- 4
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it begins to sizzle. Add the shallots and arrange the pork chops in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Cook the pork chops until golden brown and almost cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and loosely tent with aluminum foil, reserving the shallots and browned bits in the skillet.
- 5
Bake the pork chops in the preheated oven until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 6
Pour the wine and chicken stock into the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced by half, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir the lemon juice into the sauce.
- 7
Drizzle the sauce over the pork chops and top with the parsley, lemon zest, and capers.
- Calories 338.88 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 32.35 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 21.51 g 8%
- Total Fat 13.06 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 7.08 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.83 mg High 28%
- Sodium 2251.91 mg High 98%
- Dietary Fiber 1.18 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 6.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.32 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 47.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 93.18 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 8.56 mg Low Source 10%
- 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
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bright Lemon Pork Piccata is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Capers, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 338.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright Lemon Pork Piccata?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Bright Lemon Pork Piccata made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Capers, Chicken Stock, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Bright Lemon Pork Piccata?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bright Lemon Pork Piccata?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 338.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright Lemon Pork Piccata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Bright Lemon Pork Piccata healthy?
- Bright Lemon Pork Piccata has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 338.88 calories and 32.35 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2251.91 mg (98% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.08 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Onions 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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