Mediterranean Chicken Piccata with Lemon & Capers

This Mediterranean Chicken Piccata with Lemon & Capers has a tarty and savory flavor. We prepare this chicken piccata with chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, olive oil, butter, garlic, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, capers, white wine, oregano, parsley, & black pepper. This piccata contains approximately 320 calories and 30 g of protein. We make this picatta in just 30 minutes. This Mediterranean Chicken Piccata with Lemon & Capers is good for quick weeknight dinners without compromising on restaurant-style quality. This chicken piccata is ideal for Mediterranean diets, high-protein meal plans, healthy family dinners, low-carb lifestyles, elegant entertaining, and balanced nutrition-focused meals. We refrigerate leftovers for just three days and freeze them for longer than 2 months, so you can prepare it earlier. You can serve this picatta with roasted vegetables, lemon herb quinoa, mashed cauliflower, garlic asparagus, or Mediterranean couscous salad.

STATS:

• Course: Main Course
• Calories: 320 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cuisine: Italian
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Portion size: 1 chicken breast
• Cooking mode: Stovetop
• Total servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 30 minutes

TOOLS:

• Large skillet
• Meat mallet
• Knife
• Bowl
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Tongs
• Cutting board
• Whisk

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 chicken breasts
• Half a cup of flour (all-purpose)
• Three tbsp. olive oil
• Half a tsp. salt
• One tsp oregano
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 pieces of garlic
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• Capers, two tablespoons
• Dry white wine, one-third cup
• 2 tbsp parsley
• Lemon slices

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

FLOUR:

• Flour is utilized to gently coat the chicken and help achieve a golden crust. Alternatively, you can use almond flour or gluten-free flour.

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil provides a rich Mediterranean flavor and helps in achieving a perfect golden sear on the chicken. You may also use avocado oil as another choice.

BUTTER:

• Butter is used to provide richness and a silky texture to the lemon-caper sauce. As further options, we could utilize vegan butter or ghee.

WHITE WINE:

• White wine boosts the depth and acidity of the sauce to provide a more nuanced taste. As another option, you can use extra chicken broth.

CAPERS:

• The piccata flavor is defined by the salty and briny punch of capers. You can replace them with green olives.

LEMON JUICE:

• Lemon juice gives this piccata bright and citrusy freshness. In its absence, fresh lime juice can be used as an alternative.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness for even cooking.
2. Garnish flour with oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Gently dredge the chicken and warm the olive oil in a pan.
4. Cook the chicken till all the corners are completely cooked, for almost four minutes.
5. Bring it out of the pan and put it aside.
6. Slowly cook the garlic for about thirty seconds in a similar pan.
7. Fill in the white wine and leave it to decrease for about two minutes.
8. Include capers, chicken broth, and lemon juice.
9. Slowly cook it for about four minutes.
10. Mix in the butter till the sauce texture gets creamy.
11. Again, put the chicken in the pan and drizzle the sauce on it.
12. Serve this piccata with lemon slices and parsley.
13. TIPS:
14. We utilize a stainless-steel pan for perfect browning.
15. Avoid cooking the chicken for an extra time to retain a tender texture.
16. Gently cook the sauce to improve the deep flavor.
17. Using fresh lemon juice gives a more perfect flavor than bottled juice.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

MEDITERRANEAN SIDES:

• Couscous
• Greek Village Salad
• Roasted Ratatouille Vegetables
• Tzatziki
• Olive Tapenade Toast

FOOD COMBINATIONS:

• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Buttery Herb Rice
• Garlic Bread Slices
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Parmesan Polenta

LOW-CARB OPTIONS:

• Zucchini Noodles
• Sautéed Spinach
• Cauliflower Mash
• Grilled Bell Peppers
• Cucumber Avocado Salad

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store this piccata for nearly three days in a tight box.

FREEZER:

• Store this piccata for almost 30-60 days.

FAQs:

May we utilize chicken thighs as another option?

• Yes, you can use chicken thighs, as they deliver additional flavor and a juicy texture.

Will we prepare this piccata without wine?

• Yes, you can use a small amount of lemon juice or vinegar and chicken broth instead.

How could we maintain the tender texture of the chicken?

• Do not cook the chicken for an additional time and make sure uniform thicken, and then cook it to retain a tender texture.

Which elements might we utilize as an alternative to capers?

• You can use pickled cucumbers or chopped green olives.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 320 kcal

Sodium: 580 mg

Net carbs: 8 g

Fiber: 1 g

Sugar: 2 g

Fats: 18 g

Proteins: 30 g

Portion Size: 1 chicken breast

Total carbs: 9 g