Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata

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Freshen up a classic chicken dish by using Meyer lemons for the sauce.  These lemons have a great tangy aroma and are sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons.  

Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata recipe
Active Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • cup sauvignon blanc or other crisp, tart white wine

  • ½ cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

  • cup fresh Meyer lemon juice (about 3 lemons)

  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Split chicken breast halves in half horizontally to form 4 cutlets. Place each cutlet between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound each cutlet to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Sprinkle cutlets evenly with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge cutlets in flour.

  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cutlets to pan, and sauté 2 minutes. Turn cutlets over; sauté for 1 minute. Remove the cutlets from pan. Repeat the procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 2 cutlets.

  3. Add wine to pan, and bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Cook for 1 minute or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook until broth mixture is reduced to 2 tablespoons (about 4 minutes). Stir in juice and capers. Serve over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214 Calories
7g Fat
9g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cutlet, 2 tablespoons sauce, and 1 tablespoon parsley
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Protein 28g 56%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 502mg 22%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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