An elegant and flavorful Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and Parmesan. A light, zesty entrée perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
8bonelessskinless chicken breast halves (approximately 4 ounces each)
½cupegg substituteor 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2tablespoonsdry white wineor chicken broth, plus an additional ¼ cup, divided
5tablespoonsfresh lemon juicedivided
3clovesgarlicfinely minced
⅛teaspoonhot pepper sauceoptional
½cupall-purpose flour
½cupfinely grated Parmesan cheese
¼cupfresh parsleyminced
½teaspoonkosher salt
3teaspoonsolive oildivided
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
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Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
Begin by ensuring that each chicken breast half is of even thickness, ideally pounded to approximately ¼ inch. This ensures uniform cooking and optimal texture.
Prepare the Breading and Coating Mixtures
In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg substitute, two tablespoons of dry white wine, two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and hot pepper sauce. In a second shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, grated Parmesan cheese, minced parsley, and kosher salt.
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally, dredge it once more in the flour mixture to ensure an even and thorough coating.
Brown the Chicken
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1½ teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat. Place four of the prepared chicken breast halves into the skillet and cook for approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer the cooked chicken to a warmed plate and cover lightly with foil to maintain warmth. Discard any remaining drippings from the skillet.
Repeat the browning process with the remaining olive oil and chicken.
Prepare the Lemon Sauce
In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the remaining ¼ cup of dry white wine and the remaining three tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook uncovered until the sauce reduces by one-fourth, intensifying its flavor.
Assemble and Serve
Place the cooked chicken breasts on a serving platter and spoon the lemon sauce over the top. Garnish with additional minced parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
To make this Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce gluten-free:
Substitute the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Confirm that your Parmesan cheese is gluten-free (most are, but always check).
Use a gluten-free chicken broth or wine if opting for broth in place of wine.