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Heart Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe

                   
Chicken Piccata
Irresistibly tangy chicken piccata takes the guesswork out of making a healthy weeknight meal. Boneless chicken breasts, lemon, and capers create a one-of-a-kind Italian flavor that the entire family will love.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each), butterflied and cut in half
Black pepper to taste
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp capers, rinsed
1 lemon, thinly sliced (optional)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Directions
Step 1

Season chicken with pepper. In a resealable plastic bag, dredge the chicken in the flour and shake off excess.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, broth and capers. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Arrange lemon slices on a platter, if using. Transfer chicken to platter. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 240
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 4 oz chicken, 2 Tbsp sauce
Per serving:
calories:240
total fat:14g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:88mg
sodium:343mg
total carb:4g
fibers:0g
proteins:26g

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About This Healthy Recipe

Do you like to make lemon chicken dishes? Then you’ll love this heart healthy chicken piccata recipe. This easy chicken entrée is packed with 26 grams of protein, and it’s very low in saturated fat. This diabetic friendly recipe is full of succulent chicken, bursting with the flavors of lemon and capers. Complete this heart healthy meal with a side salad and oven roasted potatoes. This simple recipe will quickly become a household favorite. Chicken is one of the most kid friendly dishes you can make, which is why this is the perfect weeknight meal. Having unexpected guests tonight? They’ll love this traditional Italian chicken dish, too! The recipe is so simple but the flavor is so complex. Your taste buds will thank you!

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Heart Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each), butterflied and cut in half
Black pepper to taste
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp capers, rinsed
1 lemon, thinly sliced (optional)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1

Season chicken with pepper. In a resealable plastic bag, dredge the chicken in the flour and shake off excess.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, broth and capers. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Arrange lemon slices on a platter, if using. Transfer chicken to platter. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

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