Description
Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce is an irresistible dish that marries succulent chicken with a zesty lemon sauce, creating a delightful explosion of flavors. This quick and easy recipe can be prepared in under an hour, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant dinner parties. The golden-brown chicken, seasoned with parmesan and fresh parsley, is complemented by a light lemon sauce that elevates the dish to gourmet status. Whether served over pasta, rice, or alongside vibrant vegetables, this Chicken Piccata will impress your guests and satisfy your family with its comforting Italian flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Minced garlic
- Minced parsley
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Prepare the egg mixture by combining egg substitute, wine, lemon juice, minced garlic, and hot pepper sauce in a shallow dish.
- In another shallow dish, mix together flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat again with the flour mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- For the sauce, melt butter in the same skillet; add remaining wine and lemon juice, boil until reduced by a quarter. Drizzle over chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast half (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 423mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 106mg