Lemon Chicken Piccata

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This delicious lemon chicken piccata dish is exquisite and easy to prepare. The light and luscious lemon sauce really pops without being too acidic; it is simply divine. Serve it with herb-roasted potatoes or lemon-rice pilaf.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into ½-inch medallions

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth

  • ½ lemon, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons minced Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place a serving platter into the oven to warm.

  2. Season chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper and dredge them in flour. Shake off excess flour. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet; pan-fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches and do not crowd skillet, adding oil as needed. Place chicken pieces onto the warmed platter in the oven. When finished with all of the chicken, drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving a thin coating on the surface of the pan.

  3. Cook and stir minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Pour in chicken broth; scrape and stir any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in lemon slices and bring the mixture to a boil. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces to about 2/3 cup, 5 to 8 minutes. Add lemon juice and capers; simmer until sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes more. Drop butter into the skillet and swirl it into sauce by tilting the skillet until butter is melted and incorporated. Add parsley; remove from heat and set aside.

  4. Arrange chicken medallions on serving plates and spoon sauce over each portion to serve.

    Lemon Chicken Piccata
    MamaLeah
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

421 Calories
21g Fat
16g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 421
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 348mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 41g 82%
Vitamin C 20mg 23%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 388mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.