Description
Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. This recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a zesty lemon caper sauce, delivering a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish can be served with pasta, grains, or fresh salads for a complete meal. With its quick preparation time and impressive presentation, Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied and pounded to 1/2 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat or almond flour)
- 6 tablespoons butter (or extra virgin olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers (rinsed and chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Spread flour in a shallow dish. Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper if desired. Coat each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sear chicken in batches for about 2 ยฝ minutes on the first side; flip and cook for an additional minute. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add lemon juice, chicken stock, capers, and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, return chicken to the pan, and simmer for 2 to 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot by spooning sauce over chicken and garnishing with lemon slices and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice for an hour before cooking. Feel free to customize by adding sautรฉed vegetables such as spinach or sun-dried tomatoes alongside the chicken.