Chicken piccata is an Italian dish made from a chicken breast cutlet. The term "piccata" means "larded," referring to the fact that the cutlet is fried. Chicken piccata is prepared in a similar manner to the more traditional veal piccata but is a lower-fat alternative.
Preparation
The chicken breast is usually sliced along its width (butterflied) and flattened with a meat tenderizer. It's coated with flour and seasonings, and browned in olive oil. A sauce is prepared from the pan drippings and white wine. The dish is then topped with garlic, shallots and lemon slices.
Serving Size
The serving size for chicken piccata is a single chicken breast weighing about 4 ounces. The nutritional information does not include the starch such as pasta or rice that's typically served with chicken piccata.
Calories
A serving of chicken piccata contains 172 calories. Fat provides 36 calories, protein provides 108 calories and carbohydrates provide the remaining 28 calories. A serving of chicken piccata has a daily value (DV) of 8.6 percent for total calories. This value is based on a standard of 2,000 calories per day.
Fat
Chicken piccata contains about 4 grams of fat. Each gram of fat contains 9 calories, so a serving of chicken piccata contains about 36 calories from fat (4 x 9 = 36). Saturated fats make up 1 gram and unsaturated fats make up the remaining 3 grams. Chicken piccata also contains 69 mg of cholesterol, which is 23 percent of the daily value for cholesterol.
Protein
A serving of chicken piccata contains 27 grams of protein. Each gram of protein contains 4 calories, so a serving of chicken piccata contains 108 calories from protein (27 x 4 = 108).
Carbohydrates
A serving of chicken piccata contains 7 grams of carbohydrates. Each gram of carbohydrates contains 4 calories, so a serving of chicken piccata contains 28 calories from carbohydrates.
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