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MEDITERRANEAN STYLE CHICKEN PICCATA for Flavorful Meals

A flavorful Mediterranean-style chicken piccata dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a zesty lemon and caper sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup capers rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Begin by placing the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the capers and return the chicken to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.
  8. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Add a handful of spinach or arugula to the skillet during the last minute of cooking for extra greens and flavor.

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