Air Fryer Chicken Piccata
A lightened up version of a classic, this air fryer chicken piccata may be lighter in calories, but is packed with flavor! Lightly breaded chicken is air fried to golden perfection and served with a butter lemon caper sauce.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: air fried, chicken breast, healthy
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 370kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth
Air Fryer Chicken Piccata
- 2 (8 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan/Asiago/Romano cheese blend
Lemon Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 lemon zested
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- salt to taste
Air Fryer Chicken Piccata
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise, then place halves onto a plastic cutting board.
Place plastic wrap on top and pound out to 1/4-inch thick.
Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
In a shallow bowl/plate, beat the egg and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice together.
Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in a second shallow bowl/plate.
Dip the chicken into the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture.
Spray the basket with cooking spray. Place in two of the chicken breast halves. Spray tops with cooking spray.
Cook 8 minutes, turning halfway until golden and cooked through.
Repeat with remaining chicken.
While chicken is cooking, make the lemon sauce.
Lemon Sauce
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Whisk in flour and cook for an additional 60 seconds.
Add the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, and pepper.
Bring to a boil over high heat whisking continuously. It should thicken very quickly.
Remove from the heat and stir in the capers.
Serve with cooked chicken and enjoy!
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Serving: 1chicken breast half + sauce | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1290mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 502IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg