Light Chicken Piccata

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces lowfat plain yogurt
  • 4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon margarine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup white vermouth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Coat chicken with yogurt, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  2. Rinse chicken, and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, stir together flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Heat oil, margarine, and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning to brown both sides, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate, and keep warm.
  5. Pour vermouth into skillet, and scrape brown bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, water, and capers. Cook until reduced by half.
  6. Return chicken to the pan, and simmer 3 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

714 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.2g 28% DV
Total Fat 53.5g 69% DV
Carbs 52.4g 19% DV
Fiber 11.1g 40% DV
Sugar 8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10893.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 842mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 13mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 621.3mcg 69% DV
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 114mg 9% DV
Iron 8.1mg 45% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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