Name: Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, halved horizontally; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 4 lemon slices; 2 teaspoons butter; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1.5 tablespoons capers, drained; 1.5 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme

Chicken Piccata

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Here, chicken cutlets are cooked in a fragrant, tangy sauce featuring garlic, capers, wine and lemon juice. Serve over zucchini noodles to sop up all of the delicious sauce.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on July 10, 2019

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Healthy Aging High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, halved horizontally
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil
4 lemon slices (Optional)
2 teaspoons butter
3 large cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons capers, drained
1 ½ teaspoons snipped fresh thyme

Directions

In a small bowl stir together broth and cornstarch; set aside. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, flatten chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap until 1/2 inch thick. In a shallow dish stir together flour, salt and pepper. Dip chicken into flour mixture, turning to coat.
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken; cook 8 to 9 minutes or until done (165 degrees F), turning once. Remove from skillet; keep warm. If desired, add lemon slices to skillet. Cook 30 to 60 seconds or until brown, turning once. Remove from skillet.
For sauce, in skillet melt butter over medium. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Carefully add wine. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring to scrape up crusty brown bits. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 1 minute or until thick. Stir in lemon juice, capers and thyme.
Drizzle chicken with sauce and top with lemon slices and additional thyme.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249	Calories
10g	Fat
10g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 27g	54%
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 88mg	29%
Vitamin A 274IU	5%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Sodium 354mg	15%
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 40mg	9%
Potassium 461mg	10%

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.