Chicken Piccata

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 415kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Quinoa
  • 6 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 slices Lemon garnish
  • 2 tbsp Chardonnay wine optional
  • 1/3 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Capers
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch dissolved in an equal amount of water
  • 2 slices Crusty bread toasted and buttered if desired
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh parsley garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package. Drain any excess water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Season both sides of the chicken well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil. Sear the chicken on both sides to a deep golden brown. Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate. Sear the lemon slices on one side to deep golden brown, then set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the wine, simmer until it reduces by half. Add the broth, lemon juice, and capers and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer the chicken to an internal temperature of 160 degrees using a thermometer.
  • Slowly add the cornstarch slurry a little at a time, until it reaches a thickened creamy consistency.
  • Place the seared lemon slices on the chicken. Serve with bread and quinoa, garnish with parsley.

Notes

Pro tips: Butterfly the chicken: Lay the breasts down on a cutting board, using a sharp knife parallel to the cutting board slice the breasts through the middle (carefully) all the way in half. 

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg

Chicken Piccata

No ratings yet
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 415 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/4 cup Quinoa
  • 6 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 slices Lemon garnish
  • 2 tbsp Chardonnay wine optional
  • 1/3 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Capers
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch dissolved in an equal amount of water
  • 2 slices Crusty bread toasted and buttered if desired
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh parsley garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package. Drain any excess water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Season both sides of the chicken well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil. Sear the chicken on both sides to a deep golden brown. Remove the chicken and transfer to a plate. Sear the lemon slices on one side to deep golden brown, then set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the wine, simmer until it reduces by half. Add the broth, lemon juice, and capers and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer the chicken to an internal temperature of 160 degrees using a thermometer.
  • Slowly add the cornstarch slurry a little at a time, until it reaches a thickened creamy consistency.
  • Place the seared lemon slices on the chicken. Serve with bread and quinoa, garnish with parsley.

Notes

Pro tips: Butterfly the chicken: Lay the breasts down on a cutting board, using a sharp knife parallel to the cutting board slice the breasts through the middle (carefully) all the way in half. 

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 23gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 726mgPotassium: 486mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 204IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 4mg
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