Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata Recipe
This Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for a delightful dinner. With a tangy lemon sauce and savory capers, this recipe brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. It’s a great choice for those following the Mediterranean diet or looking for a gluten-free meal option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 skinless, butterflied chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat or almond)
- 6 tbsp butter or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (additional as needed)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 1/2 tbsp capers, rinsed and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed or minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced lemon and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown the chicken in a skillet with butter and olive oil. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add lemon juice, chicken stock, capers, and garlic. Simmer, then return chicken to the skillet and cook until done.
- Serve: Plate the chicken, spoon sauce over the top, and garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
Notes
- You can use almond flour as a gluten-free alternative.
- Feel free to substitute extra virgin olive oil for a lighter dish.
- Experiment with whole wheat pasta options like penne or orzo to complement this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: N/A
