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
- 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
- Protein 57.53 g Good Source
- Carbs 20.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.84 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.18 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.12 g High
- Cholesterol 144.14 mg High
- Sodium 352.43 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.63 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.35 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.27 g Low Source
- Calcium 109.06 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.45 mg Moderate
- Potassium 150.27 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 20.09 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.45 mg Low 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
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.
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