Best 2 Air Fryer Chicken Piccata With Lemon Caper Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of Air Fryer Chicken Piccata, a culinary symphony of tender chicken, tangy lemon, and savory capers. This dish, prepared with air fryer magic, offers a healthier and crispier alternative to traditional fried chicken, while maintaining its juicy and succulent texture. Accompanied by a luscious lemon caper sauce, this dish elevates the classic Chicken Piccata to new heights of flavor. Our comprehensive guide provides two delectable recipes: one for a classic Lemon Caper Sauce and another for a creamy and rich Mushroom Marsala Sauce, both perfectly complementing the crispy chicken. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your palate craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Once you've tried this tangy, yet delicate lemon chicken piccata, you won't hesitate to make it for company. Seasoned with parmesan and parsley, the chicken cooks up golden brown, then is drizzled with a light lemon sauce. -Susan Pursell, Fountain Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth, divided
5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, 2 tablespoons wine, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and hot pepper sauce. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley and salt. Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip in egg substitute mixture, then coat again with flour mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, brown 4 chicken breast halves in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Drain drippings. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, melt butter. Add the remaining wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until sauce is reduced by a fourth. Drizzle over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AIR FRYER CHICKEN PICCATA



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Tender and crisped breaded chicken fillets are fried in the air fryer while you make a simple lemon butter sauce infused with great tang from the capers to drizzle over the top.

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons capers with liquid, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare your dredging station by placing the eggs, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and garlic powder in a bowl and whisking to blend.
  • Next prepare your flour mixture by combining: flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt in a wide and shallow bowl (or pie plate) and stirring with a fork until well blended.
  • Pound your chicken fillets out (cover in plastic wrap first and use a meat mallet) until uniform and thin.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray the bottom insert of the fryer with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated air fryer until no longer pink in the centers and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 14 minutes.
  • While chicken cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in chicken broth, remaining lemon juice, and capers, starting with 2 tablespoons, adding more capers to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer and allow to simmer and reduce slightly while the chicken cooks. Sauce will be thin.
  • Serve the chicken with the lemon butter sauce drizzled over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 182.4 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1143 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. This will help the chicken cook evenly and quickly in the air fryer.
  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. This will help ensure that the chicken cooks through evenly.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. This will help add flavor to the chicken.
  • Dredge the chicken in flour. This will help the chicken get crispy when it cooks in the air fryer.
  • Cook the chicken in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. Be sure to shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
  • Make the lemon caper sauce while the chicken is cooking. This will help save time.
  • Pour the lemon caper sauce over the cooked chicken and serve. This will add a delicious flavor to the chicken.

Conclusion:

Air fryer chicken piccata with lemon caper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the lemon caper sauce is tangy and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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