Light Chicken Piccata

Name: Light Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 195 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces lowfat plain yogurt; 4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon margarine; 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup white vermouth; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup lemon juice; 0.5 cup water; 2 tablespoons capers

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A nice, healthy version of chicken piccata. Very light dish. My boyfriend requests it at least once a week!

Recipe by KBJORNSTAD

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

8 ounces lowfat plain yogurt
4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon margarine
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup white vermouth
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup water
2 tablespoons capers

Directions

Coat chicken with yogurt, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Rinse chicken, and pat dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, stir together flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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.
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.
Return chicken to the pan, and simmer 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

370	Calories
7g	Fat
28g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 370
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Sodium 261mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 20mg	98%
Calcium 131mg	10%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 570mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.