Piccata Sauce Recipe

Elevate your chicken or pork chops with this vibrant, lemony Piccata sauce! Quick, easy, and bursting with fresh flavor, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 149.5 kcal
Protein 6g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Piccata Sauce

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How to Make Piccata Sauce

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden (about 1 minute).
  2. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, until a light golden roux forms.
  3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until smooth.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  6. Stir in capers with their juice.
  7. Serve immediately over cooked chicken breasts or pork chops. Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

30g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Piccata Sauce?

Piccata Sauce takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Piccata Sauce?

Piccata Sauce has approximately 149.5 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Piccata Sauce?

The key ingredients for Piccata Sauce are Butter, Garlic, Olive Oil, White Flour, Chicken Broth, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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