Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce
Crispy, Golden, and Bursting with Flavor!
If you love big flavors with minimal effort, this Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce is about to be your new go-to! Perfectly crispy chicken, coated in a savory Parmesan crust, gets drenched in a zesty, buttery lemon sauce that’s just the right balance of tangy and rich. It’s quick enough for weeknights but impressive enough to serve to guests—because let’s be real, who doesn’t love a restaurant-quality dish made in 30 minutes?
One bite, and you’ll see why this simple yet elegant dish is a staple in so many kitchens. Let’s cook!
Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce
Crispy, golden chicken in a zesty lemon-butter sauce, this Italian-American classic is ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 234kcal
Ingredients
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
- ½ cup egg substitute
- 2 tbsp + ¼ cup chicken broth, divided
- 5 tbsp lemon juice, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅛ tsp hot pepper sauce
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:Pound the chicken breasts to ¼-inch thickness.In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg substitute, 2 tbsp wine, 2 tbsp lemon juice, garlic, and hot pepper sauce.In a separate bowl, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt.
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Coat the Chicken:Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, then coat again in the flour mixture.
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Cook the Chicken:Heat 1½ tsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.Cook 4 chicken breast halves for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.Repeat with remaining chicken and oil.
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Make the Sauce:In the same pan, melt the butter.Add the remaining ¼ cup wine and 3 tbsp lemon juice.Bring to a boil and let the sauce reduce by one-fourth.
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Serve:Drizzle the lemon sauce over the chicken.Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 347mg | Sugar: 1g
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