⏱ 35 min total

Skinny Chicken Piccata

Name: Skinny Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ lb Chicken breast; ¼ tbsp Lemon juice; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Garlic powder; ¾ tbsp Breadcrumbs; ¼ extra large Egg; ¼ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ tbsp Butter; ⅛ cup Chicken broth; ½ fl oz White wine; ¼ fruit without seeds Lemon; ¼ tbsp, drained Capers

Per 1 serving · 218 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

254

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
29g
47% of calories
Carbs
7.7g
13% of calories
Fat
11g
40% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Skinny Chicken Piccata (218 g) has 254 calories, with 29 g of protein, 7.7 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (47% of calories). It is high in protein (58% DV), Vitamin C (25% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (22% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 47% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

117cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

11g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.6g

0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein58%
Vitamin C25%
Riboflavin (B2)22%
Niacin72%
Vitamin B674%
Pantothenic acid40%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine14%
Vitamin B1217%
Iron16%
Potassium10%
Magnesium10%
Zinc10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Cholesterol47%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 20 min

1
Cut chicken into 4 cutlets. Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound out to ¼-inch thick. Add chicken to a plate and drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle both sides with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2
Place the bread crumbs on a plate. In a shallow bowl, add the egg and beat well. Dip each chicken breast first in the egg, then the bread crumbs.
3
In a large nonstick pan, spray a generous amount of olive oil spray. Add olive oil, to heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts. Cover pan and cook chicken for 3 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully turn over chicken, cover and cook for about 2 minutes more until chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside while you make the sauce.
4
To make the sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add chicken broth, wine, and lemon juice and a little salt and pepper. Boil over medium-high heat until reduced in half, about 2 minutes. Stir in capers.
5
To serve: add 1 chicken breast to each plate. Divide sauce and spoon over each chicken breast. Enjoy!
6
Recipe inspired by: http://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/chicken-piccata-made-skinny/

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (218 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	55 μg	6%
Vitamin C	22 mg	25%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	1 mg	9%
Vitamin K	4 μg	3%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	14%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	22%
Niacin	12 mg	72%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	74%
Folate (B9)	25 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	0.4 μg	17%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	40%
Choline	138 mg	25%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	45 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	16%
Potassium	491 mg	10%
Magnesium	42 mg	10%
Phosphorus	292 mg	42%
Zinc	1 mg	10%
Copper	0.1 mg	14%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	32 μg	57%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	8 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	30 μg	—
Fructose	0.2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	54 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	3 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 254 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

48min
Walking (3.5 mph)
30min
Cycling (moderate)
21min
Running (6 mph)
36min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Skinny Chicken Piccata?

One serving of Skinny Chicken Piccata (1 serving) has 254 calories, which works out to 117 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Skinny Chicken Piccata high in protein?

Yes. It has 29 g of protein per serving, and 47% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Skinny Chicken Piccata keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Skinny Chicken Piccata?

271 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Skinny Chicken Piccata?

0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (218 g)

Calories254

% Daily Value*

Total fat 11g	14%
Saturated fat 3.4g	17%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 143mg	47%
Sodium 271mg	12%
Total carbohydrate 7.7g	3%
Dietary fiber 1.6g	6%
Total sugars 0.6g
Protein 29g

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

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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