Chicken Piccata

Health score
15%
Chicken Piccata
40 min.
4
617kcal

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Looking for a delicious and elegant main course that's sure to impress? Look no further than this mouthwatering Chicken Piccata! This classic Italian dish is not only incredibly flavorful, but it's also surprisingly simple to make. With a total time of just 40 minutes, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal without the hefty price tag or wait.

Savor the tender, juicy chicken cutlets, dredged in all-purpose flour and seared to golden perfection. But that's not all – the real star of the show is the exquisite lemon-caper sauce, a delightful blend of fresh lemon juice, brined capers, and chicken stock, emulsified with butter and extra-virgin olive oil. The result? A harmonious balance of tangy, savory, and buttery flavors that will dance on your palate.

Chicken Piccata is incredibly versatile, making it the perfect dish for lunch, dinner, or even a special occasion. Serve it alongside your favorite vegetables or a simple salad for a complete meal that's sure to please any crowd. With a caloric breakdown of 54.09% fat, 33.05% carbs, and 12.86% protein, this dish is a feast for your taste buds and a satisfying meal for your soul.

So why wait? Dive into the world of Chicken Piccata and get ready to impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. This recipe is a must-try for any cooking enthusiast looking to add a new, unforgettable dish to their repertoire. Happy cooking!

Ingredients

  • cups flour for dredging
  • 0.3 cup capers rinsed
  • 0.5 cup chicken stock see 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  •  chicken breast boneless skinless cut in half
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • stove

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
  3. In a large 10 or 12-inch skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes.
  4. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner.
  5. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.
  6. Reduce heat to medium low and add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Remove chicken to platter.
  8. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously.
  9. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories617kcal
Protein12.86%
Fat54.09%
Carbs33.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.75
Glycemic Load
34.57
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.163043436797%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.99mg
Hesperetin
2.94mg
Naringenin
0.28mg
Apigenin
10.79mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
14.44mg
Myricetin
0.75mg
Quercetin
18.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:617.02kcal
30.85%
Fat:37.15g
57.16%
Saturated Fat:13.76g
85.98%
Carbohydrates:51.08g
17.03%
Net Carbohydrates:48.79g
17.74%
Sugar:1.26g
1.4%
Cholesterol:82.21mg
27.4%
Sodium:418.23mg
18.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.87g
39.75%
Vitamin K:97.22µg
92.59%
Selenium:40.3µg
57.57%
Vitamin B3:10.22mg
51.11%
Vitamin B1:0.55mg
36.64%
Folate:132.96µg
33.24%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.78%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.31%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.36%
Vitamin E:3.33mg
22.18%
Iron:3.79mg
21.07%
Phosphorus:205.07mg
20.51%
Vitamin A:980.7IU
19.61%
Vitamin C:15.73mg
19.06%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.53%
Potassium:366.99mg
10.49%
Magnesium:37.56mg
9.39%
Fiber:2.29g
9.16%
Copper:0.18mg
8.89%
Zinc:0.93mg
6.17%
Calcium:31.25mg
3.13%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.48%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.48%