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baked chicken piccata
5.0 from 6 votes

Healthier Chicken Piccata

This healthier chicken piccata is light & refreshing. Baking the chicken makes it healthier but does not compromise the flavor!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken piccata
Servings: 4

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Calories: 290 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • meat mallet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ((preferably pasture-raised))
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 a lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons capers (rinsed and drained)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the chicken breast on a cutting board, with the smooth side down.Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken breast in half horizontally, starting at the thicker end and cutting towards the thinner end.
  3. Pound each breast with a meat mallet until they are thin and even.
  4. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the flour in a bowl or on a plate and coat the chicken breast in the flour.
  6. In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium to high heat and cook the chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they start to brown.
  7. Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. In the same skillet add the chicken broth, white wine, lemon juice, and capers. Scrape the bottom of the pan to incoporate the remains from the chicken.
  9. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  10. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the butter.
  11. Pour the sauce over the baked chicken and garnish with parsley and enjoy!
  12. Any leftover chicken piccata can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 6 oz | Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 11 g | Cholesterol: 86 mg | Sodium: 300 mg |

Nutritional information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation only.

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