Piccata is a classic preparation for chicken, but can be heavy on your diet as it’s a butter and wine-based sauce. This lighter version saves you calories by adding the zip of white wine with a tiny bit of vinegar to finish (as opposed to a cup or more simmered down), and getting the most of 1 tablespoon of butter by swirling it into the sauce at the end.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 37 min |
| Prep: | 25 min |
| Cook: | 12 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 37 min |
| Prep: | 25 min |
| Cook: | 12 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken scaloppini (about 4 ounces each)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, divided
- 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, zest reserved for optional garnish, about 2 tablespoons juice
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Baby arugula for garnish
- Whole-wheat angel hair pasta or roasted potatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot; cook the cutlets until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cutlets to a plate. (Reserve the skillet.) Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium.
- Add the remaining teaspoon oil and garlic to the same skillet; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk together the broth, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon flour, and add to the pan. Simmer sauce until reduced and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, parsley and capers. Swirl in the butter until sauce is shiny and slightly thickened.
- Serve chicken with the sauce. Toss the arugula and freshly grated lemon zest with a light drizzle of olive oil; season to taste with salt and pepper, scatter over chicken. Serve with pasta or potatoes as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 260 |
| Total Fat | 17 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 4 grams |
| Cholesterol | 80 milligrams |
| Sodium | 190 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 4 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 grams |
| Sugar | 0 grams |
| Protein | 25 grams |
| Calories | 260 |
| Total Fat | 17 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 4 grams |
| Cholesterol | 80 milligrams |
| Sodium | 190 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 4 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 grams |
| Sugar | 0 grams |
| Protein | 25 grams |
Reviews
Brown rice casserole for2 people
MADE THIS WITH MODIFICATIONS
Omitted Garlic (there is no garlic in a true piccata) and vinegar.
Omitted Garlic (there is no garlic in a true piccata) and vinegar.
Used a bit more EVOO and browned chicken in a proper skillet (rather than non stick). Removed & added broth/flour/lemon scraping up chicken remains; bought to simmer, then added back chicken with drippings to finish cooking
When chicken cooked through – plated chicken , added butter (used T2) to pan to thicken sauce, then tossed in parsley and served. Very tasty and a nice lighter version from Giada’s
This recipe is delicious. My family loves it.
Everyone in my family actually agreed! This recipe is delicious. I made it with lemon roasted potatoes (my own recipe) and broccoli. My only suggestion is to make more of the sauce than it says because it is delicious
Ok not saying you should do this but I’m a pinch I used rice vinegar as a sub for white wine vinegar. The lemon was strong so I added 1/2cup heavy whipping cream to the sauce
I used a splash of white wine instead of vinegar. Also cooked with konjac noodles to make it keto.
I agree with other reviewers, this is better than the traditional recipe.
very easy and just as good if not better than other, more traditional recipes. absolutely take the additional step of garnishing with the lemon zest.
My husband,the health nut, loves it.
We are on weight watchers and chose this recipe because it used less butter than the others. It was super fast, Easy, healthy and delish.