Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce, a dish that seamlessly blends tender chicken breasts with a tangy lemon sauce enriched by garlic and Parmesan. This delightful recipe is not only quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights, but it’s also versatile enough for any occasion—from a family dinner to an elegant gathering. The crispy golden chicken topped with a luscious sauce garnished with fresh herbs will surely impress your guests or family. Serve it alongside pasta, rice, or a refreshing salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
- In one dish, mix egg substitute, wine or broth, lemon juice, minced garlic, and hot pepper sauce.
- In another dish, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt.
- Dip chicken in flour mixture, then egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture.
- Cook in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until golden brown.
- Make the lemon sauce in the same skillet using butter, remaining wine or broth, and lemon juice; simmer until reduced.
- Drizzle the sauce over chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (4 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg