Low Sodium Chicken Piccata

Lighten up your dinner menu with this vibrant and flavor-packed Low Sodium Chicken Piccata, a healthier take on the classic Italian dish. Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are infused with bright, zesty flavors from a luscious lemon-caper sauce, made with low sodium chicken broth to keep the salt in check without compromising taste. This recipe combines simple, wholesome ingredients—fresh lemon juice, parsley, and a hint of buttery richness—for a quick and satisfying meal ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or elegant entertaining, serve this dish alongside steamed vegetables or whole grain pasta for a balanced, heart-friendly feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or the back of a pan to gently pound each breast to about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine flour and black pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and begun to lightly brown, add the chicken breasts.

Step 4

Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and pour in the lemon juice and chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 6

Add the capers to the skillet and bring the sauce to a boil, allowing it to thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and simmer for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the chicken through.

Step 8

Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon zest before serving.

Step 9

Serve the chicken piccata with steamed vegetables or over whole grain pasta for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(719.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1290.9

Total Fat 77.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 388.8mg	0%
Sodium 951.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 3.6g
Protein 114.1g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 103.8mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 1253.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 35.3%

Carbs: 10.9%