Easy and Light Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Easy and Light Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; ⅓ cup flour, seasoned with; salt and pepper, if you choose; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup onion, chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; fresh parsley, for garnish; 1 lemon, sliced

Servings: persons

1
Prepare flour with salt and pepper if desired.
2
In a large skillet or electric frying pan, heat oil.
3
Dredge chicken in flour and lightly brown in oil, with the onion and garlic.
4
Cook on low and do not let the garlic get too brown.
5
Drain off any oil.
6
Add chicken broth and dried parsley.
7
Simmer for 5 - 10 minutes.
8
This will thicken in it''s own juices.
9
Just before serving, add lemon slices to each piece of chicken and cover for 1 minute.
10
Remove immediately and serve over rice or pasta.
11
For more lemon flavor, squeeze lemon into gravy while simmering for the one minute.

612

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, ⅓ cup flour, seasoned with, salt and pepper, if you choose, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Easy and Light Chicken Piccata falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy and Light Chicken Piccata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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