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Healthy Chicken Piccata

Healthy Chicken Piccata

The ultimate comfort food, Healthy Chicken Piccata is a light yet flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, zesty lemon, and savory capers. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its delicious taste and vibrant presentation. Make it tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 pieces Chicken Cutlets pounded thin (about 1.25 lbs)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1-2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Capers drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tbsp Plain Greek Yogurt or more to taste
  • to taste Angel Hair Pasta for serving if desired
  • to taste Sliced Lemons for serving
  • to taste Parsley for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Saucepan
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken cutlets and season with salt and pepper. Roll in flour and shake off excess.
  2. Heat oil in pan. Brown chicken on both sides over medium heat. Remove to a plate when brown, set aside.
  3. Pull pan off the heat and add in minced garlic. Stir. Don’t burn the garlic!
  4. When fragrant, add chicken broth and place pan back on heat. Scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Heat to a light boil and let sauce cook until reduced a bit.
  5. Add lemon juice and capers. Simmer again until sauce is reduced some and slightly thickened.
  6. Add butter and melt. Add chicken and any liquid on plate. Simmer together over a medium-low heat until sauce is to thickness desired. Pull off heat. Lightly stir in yogurt (can also skip this step and eat without adding yogurt).
  7. Serve chicken alone or with angel hair pasta (I used the whole wheat kind) with some lemon slices on the side and parsley sprinkled over the top. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
  • Tip 2: You can freeze the cooked chicken and sauce separately for up to two months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
  • Tip 3: Serve Healthy Chicken Piccata with a side of sautéed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
  • Tip 4: Feel free to swap out angel hair pasta for your favorite type, such as whole wheat or gluten-free options.
  • Tip 5: Incorporate spinach or artichokes into the sauce for added nutrition and flavor.