Easy and Healthy Chicken Piccata with Lemon Recipe
This easy recipe of healthy chicken piccata with lemon crape sauce is a quick and flavorful dinner option for a busy weeknight. Opt for this no flour version of the classic recipe!
Servings: 3
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast fillet boneless and skinless
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 chili
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp capers drained
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley and dill chopped
- Lemon and lime slices for serving
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast fillet into three portions. Pound chicken into thin chicken cutlets, season with salt and pepper. Let them sit for 5 minutes.1 large chicken breast fillet, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cut 2-3 slices lime and lemon for serving. Squeeze 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp lime juice
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter on medium-high heat in a non-stick skillet. When the butter has melted and the skillet is hot, add the chicken fillets in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes until both sides of the chicken are golden brown on both sides, then set aside.1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 large chicken breast fillet
- To the same skillet, toss in chopped chilies and capers. Add 1/2 cup of chicken stock, fresh lemon juice, and lime juice. Scrape the brown bits and let the lemon sauce simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it reduces in volume.1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 chili, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp capers, 1 tbsp lime juice
- Reduce heat to medium low, and whisk in the remaining butter until melted and well blended. Return cooked chicken to the skillet, cover with lemon caper sauce, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes for flavors to combine. Once done, sprinkle with parsley and dill.2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Transfer the chicken piccata to a plate, garnish with thin slices of lemon and lime, and drizzle with the chicken piccata sauce.Lemon and lime slices, 2 tbsp fresh parsley and dill
- Your healthy and delicious dinner is now ready to serve with your favorite side.Buon appetito!
Notes
- Tender Chicken: To make the chicken breast tender, ensure it's thinly sliced or pounded to even the thickness.
- Golden-Brown Perfection: Achieve that perfect golden crust by preheating your frying pan and letting the chicken sear undisturbed for 3-5 minutes on each side. As the chicken breasts cook in medium heat, don't rush the process. Let them mingle until the crust turns into perfect golden brown. The magic happens when those crispy bits stick to the pan.
- Tasty Sauce: When you flip the chicken cutlets, pay attention to the bottom of the pan. Let those bits form, and when you hear the sizzle, it's your cue. With a spatula or a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pan, to get those browned bits. They dissolve as you add the broth, which adds a twist to the flavor of the chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg