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Light Chicken Piccata

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"A nice, healthy version of chicken piccata. Very light dish. My boyfriend requests it at least once a week!"
Light Chicken Piccata Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 10 times with an average star rating of 3.8
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons capers

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot Grigio

DIRECTIONS

  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2006 by WHITNEYBROOK 
This has become one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is most tender if you use the yogurt,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by NEENEE265 
This was very good. We love lemon, so it was fine for us. Didn't have any capers and didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2006 by CARLYNSMOMMY 
This just didn't taste right to us. We thought the lemon was too much. I will try it again and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by Anne 
Very good! I'm not sure about the yogurt. Will use less lemon juice in the sauce next time. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by LOVE 2 COOK 
I tried this recipe because I had bought some plain whole milk yogurt by mistake, and wanted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by Sheris13 
Excellent recipe! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2009 by KARENKINM 
Tart and tasteless MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by LOOSENUP 
Very good! I didn't use the yogurt as I made with grouper and it was wonderful. Thanks! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Light Chicken Piccata

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 370

  • Total Fat: 6.9g
  • Cholesterol: 72mg
  • Sodium: 359mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 32.3g

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