Chicken Piccata

Winner winner chicken dinner!

The delicious Italian-American chicken piccata is an easy family dinner recipe you can prepare in less than an hour.

As a mother, I know things bring as much joy as seeing the kids enjoying their meals. But overworking yourself in the kitchen every single day is not possible. So, you should look for delicious recipes with less cooking time, like chicken piccata.

Chicken piccata’s lemony buttery sauce has just the right amount of tanginess that compliments the crispy chicken fillets.

I have been preparing this dish for a while now, and it still leaves me wanting more. I can bet no other chicken dish that is as delicious as this creamy chicken piccata.

Scroll down to get the recipe for the juicy and crispy chicken piccata.

Quick and Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe

It is the easiest low-calorie chicken piccata recipe that you will find online. You can prepare in less than 20 minutes. After you make chicken piccata my way, you won’t like it any other way.

It’s true I like many chicken recipes, particularly Italian ones. But chicken piccata is still the first thing that comes to mind when I think of classic Italian dishes.

This easy chicken piccata recipe is always at my rescue when I don’t feel like cooking or when I have to prepare a delicious meal quickly. My secret to preparing low-fat chicken piccata is adding the perfect amount of lemon.

Chicken piccata is one of the few recipes that are frequently available on the restaurant menu. But since it requires less ingredients and preparation time, I like cooking it at home.

Cook low-cal chicken piccata for your guests and see them rave about all that buttery goodness.

Steps to Make Easy Healthy Chicken Piccata

Sometimes preparing simple dishes can also become a hassle but not this time. Why? Because I have divided the recipe into different steps so you can follow it without confusion.

Step One

Purchase 1 lb chicken fillets. You can also use chicken breasts. Cut them lengthwise to make the pieces thinner.

Then coat the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Lastly, add a layer of flour for crispiness.

Step Two

Next, take a frying pan. Warm olive oil and butter in it over medium heat. Cook chicken pieces for about seven minutes on both sides.

Keep the chicken from the pan and keep it aside.

Then add more butter to the pan. Put chicken broth and wine, along with caper, into the pan.

Season the ingredients with salt and pepper. Let it cook for a while, and then add the cooked chicken. Cook for another ten minutes and serve.

Key Notes:

• While cooking chicken, it’s possible to overdo it. So, use a food thermometer to ensure the chicken’s internal temperature does not cross 165F.
• Besides chicken fillets and breasts, you can also use chicken thighs. They may take a little longer to cook. So, properly cook it.
• Capers can be substituted with chopped green olives for a similar taste.
• To bring out extra flavors, cook the chicken broth and wine at a low temperature. Do not cook the sauce for long, as it will reduce the taste.
• Add butter to the sauce to give it a lush gloss.
• Do not crowd the pan with chicken while frying, as the pieces might not get perfectly brown.
• Keep the chicken warm while cooking the sauce by wrapping the pieces loosely in aluminum foil.
• Place the hard or under-ripe lemon in the microwave for a few seconds to loosen the hard or under-ripe lemon.

Can I add cream to the instant pot chicken piccata?

Yes, adding cream to chicken piccata elevates the dish’s overall taste. While adding cream, decrease the amount of chicken broth to balance out the sauce and chicken ratio.

What to serve with heart-healthy chicken piccata?

Chicken piccata tastes best with almost everything. You can have it with the classic combination of roasted green beans or mashed potatoes. You can also try it with butter garlic noodles or salad or simply enjoy it with grated parmesan cheese.

How to store leftover healthy baked chicken piccata?

If you have prepared low-calorie chicken piccata in a large quantity, it can be kept fresh in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To enjoy the refrigerated chicken piccata, heat it in a saucepan over low heat. If you are adding cream to your recipe, avoid freezing it.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serving: 2 people
Difficulty Level: Medium

Equipment Required for Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe

Saucepan
Bowl

Ingredients for Healthy Chicken Piccata

• 1 lb chicken fillets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Flour for coating
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions to Prepare Best Chicken Piccata Recipe

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and coat it in flour.
2. Warm the olive oil and butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat and cook the chicken fillets for about 7 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Stir in the rest of the butter, chicken broth, and white wine.
4. Stir in the capers and season with salt and pepper to taste the rest of the butter.
5. Bring the chicken back in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes more and serve

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Bowl

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Chicken Piccata Recipe

Are you looking for a lemony and buttery chicken recipe to prepare for the upcoming family gathering? If so, you have got to try my chicken piccata recipe made with chicken bone broth and crispy chicken fillets.

Servings 2 People

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken fillets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Flour for coating
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

• Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and coat it in flour.
• Warm the olive oil and butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat and cook the chicken fillets for about 7 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Stir in the rest of the butter, chicken broth, and white wine.
• Stir in the capers and season with salt and pepper to taste the rest of the butter.
• Bring the chicken back in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes more and serve.

Author: Scrappy Geek

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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