Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 01, 2010

OMG, this is exactly what I was looking for. It's restaurant quality. The sauce is SO SO good and I think adding the lemon slices early on really makes it POP like you suggested with a beautiful fragrance and taste. My family was very impressed. UPDATE: Made this for my husband's business client and he asked for the recipe to take home. Also, someone said they thought the sauce was too acidic.. adding lemon slices in at the end only heightens the acidity, not tempers it. I happen to love the taste of lemon like this, but that's just me. Try adding some white wine to the first reduction, then add the chicken broth and go from there. That might help.

—ChiTownChef

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 23, 2010

Wow, I do not know what I did wrong? I love chicken piccata. I followed the recipe exactly. But, the sauce was so bitter!!! Maybe, the lemons I used were the problem? I loved the cooked chicken before adding the sauce. It was both tender and crispy. I tried to fix the sauce by removing the lemon slices and adding white wine and a little extra butter. I served with rice and the person I ate dinner with ate all of theirs, but I couldn't get over the bitter bite still lingering. Although, he did not seem to notice for some reason. Make sure you use really fresh lemons! I believe that could have been the issue, but not sure? Great sauted chicken either way.

—Blender Woman

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Jul 22, 2010

When I make this recipe, I use Italian flavored bread crumbs, instead of flour, to dredge the chicken. Also pound the chicken breasts out a little so they cook faster. I use white wine instead of chicken broth for the sauce. This sauce really requires some tasting to check for tartness as it reduces. If it's too tart, add a small amount of sugar starting with a tsp. Chicken Picata is probably my favorite chicken dish and it's truly elegant and 'company' worthy.

—quiltersammy

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Jun 16, 2010

This dish is superb. Very light, low fat and the sauce has a lemon infusion that is simple, yet elegant. The lemon slices really do make a difference. Be sure you're adding them early or your sauce could be a bit more bitter. The oil from the rind of the lemon adds a tremendous lemony lift! I am adding this dish as an option to my menu for my clients. They'd pay good money for this. I agree with the others - it is definitely restaurant quality right at home!

—ChefSuzie

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Jul 22, 2010

Perfect. Well, almost. I pounded the chicken breast first; really makes it tender. It takes less time to cook, so it doesn't get tougher and drier on the outside...

—Jennifer_Cote

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Jul 22, 2010

The reason that this might taste bitter is because the white pith of the lemon when simmered becomes very bitter. You could just use a vegetable peeler and peel off just the yellow of the lemon

—Antoinette

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Jul 28, 2010

I have not made this yet.....some quick thoughts. To stop the bitterness do not add the lemon slices to cook with the sauce, use lemon zest and finish with the butter, the white pith is what is making it bitter. Add lemon slice when serving. I also am going to try grilling the chicken and making just a quick lemon pan sauce with shallots, white wine, perhaps a riesling or pinot grigo and garlic, however; no chicken broth. I would not cut into medallions leave in breasts in tact. To thicken maybe a little cornstarch and water if necessary. I will let you know how it turns out. After making this, the grilling part probably not needed, pan frying would have been fine. The sauce I made was great only wish it had made more. Cornstarch not necessary. But a great recipe!

—greg

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Jul 21, 2010

excellent. Very light even with the butter at the end. No bitterness from the lemon slices because I took them out after the first 7 mins of boiling.

—myboysmom

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Nutrition

Calories
421 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
16.1 g
5%

Cholesterol
128 mg
43%

Fat
21.2 g
33%

Fiber
1.3 g
5%

Protein
41.1 g
82%

Sodium
406 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Chicken Piccata

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 421
Calories from Fat: 191

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.2g 33 %
Saturated Fat 8.2g 41 %
Cholesterol 128mg 43 %
Sodium 406mg 16 %
** Potassium 388mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 16.1g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5 %
Protein 41.1g 82 %
** Sugars 0.7g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 34 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 23 %
** Niacin 197 %
** Vitamin B6 48 %
** Magnesium 16 %
** Folate 22 %

* 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.