Name: Easy Delicious And Healthy Recipe For Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
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)

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This easy chicken piccata is light, zesty, and comes together in not time. Think juicy chicken, lemony butter sauce, and a pop of briny capers. Healthy, simple, and seriously delicious!

Cooked piece of skinless boneless chicken breast with capers, minced garlic and chopped parsley on it. There is also a slice of lemon on top of the chicken. There is a spoonful of egg noodles and a spoonful of cooked spinach. Food is on a white round plate. There is a light brown cloth napkin sitting on the left side of the plate. Items are on a wood surface.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Prep Level: Beginner +

What You’ll Love

Lemony & Zesty– just as flavorful as the classic version but healthier.
Comes together in 30 minutes
Uses simple ingredients
Pairs with just about anything – veggies, pasta, or grains.

Ingredients for Chicken Piccata. There is a large white bowl with raw chicken breasts in it. There is a small clear glass bowl with olive oil in it. There is another small clear glass bowl with flour in it. There is a lemon, 4 cloves of garlic, a bunch of fresh parsley, and a stick of butter. There are three clear ramekins. One with capers, one with black pepper, and one with kosher salt. There is a metal measuring cup with chicken broth in it. All the items are on a wood surface.

Ingredient Notes

Chicken breasts: Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced horizontally or pounded for quick even cooking. You can also use chicken cutlets.
Flour: A light dusting helps the chicken brown. Use all-purpose, whole wheat, or gluten-free.
Unsalted butter: Just a touch for a silky finish.
Low sodium chicken broth: Lightens up the sauce while adding depth.
Fresh lemon juice: Fresh squeezed gives the best flavor.
Capers: Salty and briny, they add the classic piccata zest.

Step-by-Step Instructions

An uncooked skinless boneless chicken breast on a white square plate coated with a flour mixture. Plate is on a white marble surface.

Rinse chicken and pat dry with a paper towel. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.

Four flour coated raw skinless boneless chicken breasts on a white round plate. The plate is on a white marble surface.

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.

Four skinless boneless chicken breast cooking in a large gray non-stick skillet.

Cook chicken until throughly cooked and lightly browned, then transfer chicken to a plate.

Chicken broth, lemon juice cooking in a large gray non-stick skillet. There are capers and minced garlic in the sauce.

Add garlic and cook approximately 30 seconds. Add broth, lemon juice, and capers. Lower heat to simmer.

Four skinless boneless chicken breasts in chicken broth, lemon juice with capers and minced garlic cooking in a large gray non-stick skillet.

Return chicken to the pan. Remove from heat.
Transfer chicken to serving plate. Spoon piccata sauce on top of the chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slice.

Tips & Tricks

Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks quickly and evenly.
Lightly dredge in flour – just a thin coating helps with the browning.
Deglaze the pan – scrape any of the brown bits after you add the broth to add more flavor.

Storage

Fridge – Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Avoid freezing – the lemon sauce can separate and become watery after thawing.

What to Serve with This Classic Dish

Pair this lemony chicken with:

Pasta – Angel hair, orzo, or egg noodles soaks up the delicious sauce.
Rice – White, brown or for a low-carb option serve cauliflower rice from Downshiftology.
Veggies – Like Steamed Broccoli or Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Mixed greens – A simple salad with a vinaigrette keeps dinner light.

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Yield: 4 servings