Speedy Chicken Piccata
Tender pan-fried chicken breasts are coated in a bright, buttery piccata sauce made with lemon juice, white wine, capers, and fresh Italian parsley. A touch of cayenne adds gentle heat, while the flour dredging helps the sauce cling to the chicken. Serve this quick, elegant dish for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed meal with guests.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Speedy Chicken Piccata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken breasts with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness.
- 2
Season both sides of chicken breasts with cayenne, salt, and black pepper; dredge lightly in flour and shake off any excess.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- 4
Cook capers in reserved oil, smashing them lightly to release brine, until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Pour white wine into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir lemon juice, water, and butter into the reduced wine mixture; cook and stir continuously to form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in parsley.
- 6
Return chicken breasts to the pan and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over the top.
- Calories 401.22 kcal High 20%
- Protein 52.85 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 2.85 g 1%
- Total Fat 17.36 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.97 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 162.35 mg High 54%
- Sodium 232.62 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.43 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 4.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 29.33 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 78.44 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 2.94 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Speedy Chicken Piccata is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Capers, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 401.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Speedy Chicken Piccata?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Speedy Chicken Piccata made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Capers, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Speedy Chicken Piccata?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Speedy Chicken Piccata?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 401.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Speedy Chicken Piccata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Speedy Chicken Piccata healthy?
- Speedy Chicken Piccata has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 401.22 calories and 52.85 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 232.62 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.97 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites 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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