Light Chicken Piccata
Light Chicken Piccata pairs tender, yogurt-marinated chicken with a bright, tangy sauce of lemon, vermouth, and briny capers. A quick pan sear builds golden flavor, then the pan sauce reduces to a zesty glaze that coats each piece. Serve it for a lively weeknight dinner or a lighter take on a classic Italian-inspired favorite.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Light Chicken Piccata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 43
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat the chicken with yogurt, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- 2
Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Heat the oil, margarine, and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a skillet over medium heat. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook, turning to brown both sides, about 15 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- 5
Pour the vermouth into the skillet and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in the garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, water, and capers. Cook until reduced by half.
- 6
Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Calories 430.26 kcal High 22%
- Protein 57.53 g Good Source 115%
- Carbohydrate 20.99 g 8%
- Total Fat 7.84 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.18 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.12 g High --
- Cholesterol 144.14 mg High 48%
- Sodium 385.1 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 5.35 g --
- Added Sugars 1.27 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 106.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 161.09 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 17.19 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.45 mg Low Source 1%
- 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
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Light Chicken Piccata is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Capers, Chicken Breast, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 430.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Light Chicken Piccata?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Light Chicken Piccata made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Capers, Chicken Breast, Lemon Juice, Margarine. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Light Chicken Piccata?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Light Chicken Piccata?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 430.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Light Chicken Piccata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Light Chicken Piccata healthy?
- Light Chicken Piccata has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 430.26 calories and 57.53 g of protein, or 115% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 385.1 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.18 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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