Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata delivers 39g protein and 424 calories per serving — a balanced option that works as either a main or component of a larger meal. Quick stovetop prep yields 6 servings, scaling efficiently for week-long meal prep cycles. Ideal for lifters who want reasonable portions without overeating on heavy pasta dishes.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •1¾ teaspoons sea salt
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(240g)
- •Unsalted Butter(150g)
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Shallot
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(360g)
- •1 Teaspoons Lemon Zest (From 1 Lemon), Plus More To Taste
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Capers, Canned, Drained(30g)
- •Parsley, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken all over with the pepper and 1½ teaspoons of the salt. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Dip each piece of the chicken in the flour, turning to coat and shake off any excess. Discard the flour when finished dredging.
- 2Heat 3 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet set over medium-high until the butter has melted. Add half of the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more butter and oil to the skillet as needed. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
- 3Add the shallot to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute more. Stir in the stock and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then stir in 4 tablespoons of the butter, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt.
- 4Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
424
calories
39g
protein
35g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 32g
- Saturated fat
- 2.3g
- Sodium
- 267 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.3g
6 servings per batch · ~296g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Piccata have per serving?
Each serving contains 39g of protein and 424 calories, with 35g fat and 32g carbs. This makes it a moderate-protein option that fits well into balanced macro days without exceeding calorie budgets.
How long does Chicken Piccata take to make?
Chicken Piccata qualifies as quick prep, delivering 6 servings in minimal time on the stovetop. You can batch-prep an entire week's worth of dinners in one cooking session.
Is Chicken Piccata good for fat loss?
At 424 calories per serving with 39g protein, this recipe supports fat loss phases by keeping you satiated without excess calories. The lower carb content (32g) makes it flexible for low-carb cut approaches.
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