Light Chicken Piccata

This light version of chicken piccata features chicken breasts marinated in yogurt, then fried in margarine and olive oil, and finished in vermouth and lemon juice sauce with capers.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 370 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 teaspoon margarine
• 8 ounces lowfat plain yogurt
• 4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves
• 1 cup white vermouth
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Coat chicken with yogurt, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Step 2

Rinse chicken, and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a bowl, stir together flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Heat oil, margarine, and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning to brown both sides, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate, and keep warm.

Step 5

Pour vermouth into skillet, and scrape brown bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, water, and capers. Cook until reduced by half.

Step 6

Return chicken to the pan, and simmer 3 minutes.