Best 10 Light Tasty Chicken Piccata Recipes

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Do you wish to prepare a delectable dish of chicken piccata that is bursting with flavor and is light on calories? If so, you have come to the right place. This article will provide you with a thorough tutorial that will guide you in preparing a scrumptious chicken piccata recipe that will captivate your taste buds while keeping your waistline in check. As you embark on this culinary adventure, you will discover tantalizing cooking techniques and strategic ingredient choices that impart a flavorful and healthy twist to this classic Italian dish.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Chicken Piccata Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, olive oil, dry white wine, unsalted butter, garlic, caper, lemon juice, chicken stock, heavy cream, fresh flat-leaf parsley, angel hair pasta

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons caper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ cups chicken stock
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
8 oz angel hair pasta, cooked, for serving

Steps:

  • Butterfly each chicken breast. Lay a piece of parchment paper on top and pound to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Cut each breast in half lengthwise so you have 4 pieces of chicken.
  • Add the flour to a wide, shallow dish. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Pour the white wine into the pan and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute.
  • Add the butter, garlic, and capers and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and chicken stock and cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the cream, then return the chicken to the pan.
  • Sprinkle with the parsley and turn the chicken to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly, then remove from the heat.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over angel hair pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908 calories, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CHICKEN PICCATA



Chicken Piccata image

Easy for a weeknight but fancy enough for company, this classic Italian dish has proved a favorite year after year. The recipe uses half as much oil as traditional versions. The sauce picks up every bit of the delicious browned bits left in the pan and is just the right amount of lemony. The dish is versatile enough to go with many sides, such as whole-grain angel hair pasta, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or whole-wheat couscous.

Provided by Julianna Grimes

Time 31m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 ounces all-purpose flour, divided (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Place 1 teaspoon flour in a small bowl, and place remaining flour in a shallow dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour in shallow dish; shake off excess.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; sauté 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots to pan; sauté 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Cook until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 cup broth to reserved 1 teaspoon flour; stir until smooth. Add remaining 1/2 cup broth to pan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Stir in flour mixture; cook 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, juice, and capers. Place 1 chicken breast half on each of 4 plates; top each serving with about 2 tablespoons sauce. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 teaspoons parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 41.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 574 mg

LIGHT CHICKEN PICCATA



Light Chicken Piccata image

A nice, healthy version of chicken piccata. Very light dish. My boyfriend requests it at least once a week!

Provided by KBJORNSTAD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces lowfat plain yogurt
4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon margarine
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup white vermouth
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup water
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

  • Coat chicken with yogurt, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Rinse chicken, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a bowl, stir together flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat oil, margarine, and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning to brown both sides, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate, and keep warm.
  • Pour vermouth into skillet, and scrape brown bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, water, and capers. Cook until reduced by half.
  • Return chicken to the pan, and simmer 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 261 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

EASY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large, boneless, skinless chicken breast, salt, pepper, flour, butter, chicken broth, lemon, caper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large, boneless, skinless chicken breast
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
flour, as needed
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken broth
1 lemon, Juiced
2 tablespoons caper

Steps:

  • Butterfly the chicken breast and pound it thin. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off the excess.
  • In a skillet over high heat, melt three Tbsp. butter, and brown the chicken, the browner and crispier the better, 3-5 minutes on each side.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet, and, in the same pan, add chicken stock, lemon, and capers.
  • Boil until the sauce reduces by ⅓, and return the chicken to the skillet.
  • Spoon sauce over the chicken several times.
  • Serve immediately, with the remaining sauce poured over the chicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 4 grams

LIGHT & TASTY CHICKEN PICCATA



Light & Tasty Chicken Piccata image

This recipe was taken from the Light & Tasty magazine and was a huge hit with the entire family. It is fabulous!

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1/4 cup chicken broth (additional)
5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, 2 tablespoons broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and hot pepper sauce.
  • In another shallow dish, combine the flour, parmesan cheese, parsley and salt.
  • Coat chicken with flour mixture; dip in egg substitute mixture, then coat again with flour mixture.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown half of the chicken breasts in 1 1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. Drain drippings. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, melt butter. Add the remaining broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until reduced by a fourth. Drizzle over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 404.6, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 32.8

CHICKEN PICCATA



Chicken Piccata image

For dinner this week, make Giada De Laurentiis' famous Chicken Piccata recipe, a comforting Italian classic made with lemon, butter and capers.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
  • In a large 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. 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. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.
  • Into the pan 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. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

EASY CHICKEN PICCATA



Easy Chicken Piccata image

This is my son's favorite dish. He is a very persnickety eater. Serve this chicken recipe over white rice.

Provided by Sarah Gilmore de Ruiter

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Piccata Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ stick butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup white wine
3 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breasts horizontally to yield 4 pieces. Place breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thin. Place flour on a plate and dredge each breast on both sides in flour.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Put chicken into the skillet and season tops with salt and pepper. Turn when nicely browned, about 4 minutes, and season again. Cook second side until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer breasts to a plate, reserving skillet drippings.
  • Add wine and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Simmer to reduce and thicken sauce, about 5 minutes more. Add capers and pour sauce over chicken breasts on the plate. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 96.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 247.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EASY CHICKEN PICCATA



Easy Chicken Piccata image

Easy chicken recipes are my go-to dinner choice. My chicken piccata pasta dish is ready to serve in a half hour. It takes just a few minutes in the oven to bake to tender perfection. -Hannah Williams, Malibu, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
3 to 4 tablespoons capers, drained
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise. Pound with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches, adding additional oil as needed. Transfer chicken to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish., Add stock, capers and lemon juice to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until creamy. Pour sauce over chicken. Bake 5-10 minutes or until no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

HOME-STYLE CHICKEN PICCATA



Home-Style Chicken Piccata image

Boneless skinless chicken breasts that are deceptively simple. Easy and tasty. Perfect quick chicken dinner served with buttered noodles and string beans. This is a kid- and family-favorite.

Provided by SANDY331

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 egg
¼ cup butter
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup chicken broth
½ lemon

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, garlic powder, and paprika together in a bowl. Beat egg in a separate bowl. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Dip chicken in egg until coated. Dredge chicken through flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
  • Fry chicken in the melted butter until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add chicken broth to skillet, cover, and cook until chicken is not longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Squeeze lemon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 388 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

MY BEST CHICKEN PICCATA



My Best Chicken Piccata image

This is the most requested dish by my teens' friends! Great even as leftovers, if there ever are any! Best served with a risotto or fettucine alfredo with a side of broccoli. Not for the diet conscious!

Provided by LROHNER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - trimmed and cut in half crosswise
½ cup butter
¾ cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon capers
1 lemon, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Dredge the chicken breast pieces in the seasoned flour to coat; tap off excess flour.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not starting to brown. Pan-fry coated chicken breast pieces in the hot butter until golden brown, the juices run clear, and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Turn the chicken pieces often. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
  • Pour white wine into the skillet and scrape pan to dissolve any browned bits of food on the bottom. Mix in lemon juice, reduce heat to low, and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir often. Stir capers into sauce and place chicken back into skillet, turning to coat with sauce.
  • To serve, transfer chicken to a serving platter, top with sauce, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 121.8 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 820.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips for Making the Best Chicken Piccata:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will be. Look for fresh, free-range chicken breasts and high-quality olive oil.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken: This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine will add flavor to the sauce, so it's important to use a good quality wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Reduce the sauce until it is slightly thickened: This will help to concentrate the flavor of the sauce.
  • Garnish the chicken piccata with fresh parsley or lemon wedges: This will add a pop of color and freshness to the dish.

Conclusion:

Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and bright lemon flavor, chicken piccata is a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chicken piccata a try!

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