I absolutely love this lighter version of one of my favorite Italian dishes!
I have made the same traditional chicken piccata recipe for many years. It’s one of my comfort food meals.
Easy Delicious And Healthy Chicken Piccata
I recently tasted a great recipe from Weight Watchers and decided I wanted to try making a healthier version of chicken piccata myself and it came out so delicious!
The best part of this easy chicken piccata recipe is that it has great flavor just like the classic version with less steps and less calories!
I will admit, I love chicken cooked in a buttery sauce with parmesan cheese and white wine. However, if you’re sometimes looking to make healthier choices while still enjoying delicious meals, this easy recipe is a great way to do so!
Ingredients For Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
- Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast (cut horizontally into chicken cutlets)
- All-purpose flour
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Kosher salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic – minced
- Low sodium chicken broth
- Fresh lemon juice
- Capers
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon slices (optional)
Helpful Tools
- Large nonstick skillet
- Shallow dish
- Tongs
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cup
- Large chef’s knife
- Handheld lemon squeezer / juicer
How To Make This Simple Recipe
- Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Coat both sides of each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
5. Cook chicken until throughly cooked and lightly browned. Approximately 2-3 minutes on each side and transfer chicken to a plate.
6. Add garlic and cook approximately 30 seconds.
7. Add broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer for approximately 2 minutes.
8. Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Transfer chicken to serving plate. Spoon piccata sauce on top of the chicken.
11. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slice.
FAQ’s
What Are Capers?
I am a big fan of capers! They are the un-ripened flower buds of a bush called Capparis Spinosa that grows in the Mediterranean and parts of Asia.
Caper Flavor – salty capers have a lemony tang and brininess of green olives. You can rinse off capers to reduce the salt.
What Can I Serve With This Classic Dish?
If you’re looking to keep this dish low carb, serve it with green beans and cauliflower rice for a delicious meal.
Can I Substitute Garlic Powder For Minced Garlic?
I love the little browned bits of garlic in the sauce but yes, you can use garlic powder instead of minced garlic. When substituting garlic powder for minced garlic, the ratio is: 1/4 teaspoon of powder for every 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.
Is Store Bought Lemon Juice Healthy?
For all you lemon lovers including myself, store bought lemon juice is healthy!
Both fresh squeezed and store bought are very low in calories and fat. Both are a good source of vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
Helpful Tips
- The easiest way to thin chicken breasts is to hold one hand flat over the top of the chicken breast making sure your hand and fingers are not in the way of the sharp knife. Slowly slice horizontally through the middle of the breast from the thickest side to the thinest side.
- If your chicken breasts aren’t too thick, you can pound them to a thin chicken breast. Place the chicken breast in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, flatten the chicken breast to be of even thickness.
- Store any extra chicken broth in an airtight container and freeze for up to 12 months. I divide any extra chicken broth in to 1 cup containers for freezing. It’s super convenient when you only need a little bit for a recipe!
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- Easy Company Chicken Casserole With Wine Sauce
- Smashed Roasted Garlic Parmesan Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes
- Delicious Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed With Almonds
- How To Make Easy Leftover Turkey Or Chicken Pot Pie
For A Sweet Treat
Easy Delicious And Healthy Recipe For Chicken Piccata
A healthy chicken piccata recipe that is easy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast (2 thick breast cut horizontally into 4 chicken cutlets)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves - minced
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- Juice from 1 lemon (approximately 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley - chopped
- Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Cut the 2 thick breast horizontally into 4 chicken cutlets (see helpful tips).
- Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Coat both sides of each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Cook chicken until throughly cooked and lightly browned. Approximately 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add minced garlic and cook approximately 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer for approximately 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Transfer chicken to serving plate. Spoon piccata sauce on top of the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slice.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- The easiest way to thin chicken breasts is to hold one hand flat over the top of the chicken breast making sure your hand and fingers are not in the way of the sharp knife. Slowly slice horizontally through the middle of the breast from the thickest side to the thinest side.
- If your chicken breasts aren't too thick, you can pound them to a thin chicken breast. Place the chicken breast in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, flatten the chicken breast to be of even thickness.