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Chicken Piccata Recipe

Crispy Chicken Piccata Recipe Bursting with Italian Flavor

Discover the delight of this Chicken Piccata Recipe, featuring crispy chicken in a zesty lemon and caper sauce, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Cut into four equal cutlets
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 whites Egg Whites
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs Gluten-free if needed
  • to taste Olive Oil Spray
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Substitute with plant-based butter for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Or extra chicken broth and white grape juice for non-alcoholic
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Capers

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • non-stick skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by cutting chicken breasts into four equal cutlets. Gently pound each cutlet to about ¼ inch thickness.
  2. Generously season both sides of the cutlets with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up a breading station by whisking egg whites and a splash of water in one bowl, and placing the seasoned breadcrumbs in another bowl.
  4. Dip each cutlet in the egg white mixture, then thoroughly coat them with breadcrumbs.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly spray the basket with olive oil. Cook the cutlets for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  6. In a non-stick skillet, melt the butter, add lemon juice, chicken broth, wine, and halved lemon. Simmer until reduced by half.
  7. Plate your chicken, drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with lemon and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with garlic buttered pasta or a refreshing arugula salad for a complete meal.

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