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Chicken Piccata Plate

Pan-seared chicken cutlet with lemon, capers, and a bright butter sauce. Served with a swappable starch and vegetable side for complete meal customization.

35
min
4
servings
587
kcal
49.2g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
Capers1/4 cup
Butter4 tbsp
Garlic2 cloves
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
Parsley2 tbsp
Starch base8 oz cooked
Vegetable side2 cups cooked

Method

1

Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place between plastic wrap and pound with meat mallet until 1/4 inch thick.

2

Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Spread flour on a plate and dredge chicken, shaking off excess.

3

Juice the lemons and zest one lemon. Mince garlic. Drain capers. Chop parsley.

4

Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once foaming, add chicken in batches without crowding and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

5

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

6

Add lemon juice, zest, and capers. Pour in broth and stir to combine. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.

7

Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over each piece. Cook 1 minute to warm through.

8

Place cooked starch on plate, top with one chicken breast and sauce, and arrange vegetable side alongside. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories587 kcal
Protein49.2 g
Carbohydrate59 g
Fat18 g
Fibre4.6 g
Sodium1228.7 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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