Quick, Easy, & Healthy Chicken Piccata

Ah Chicken Piccata, the better lemon chicken cousin of Chicken Francese. For those unaware, Francese has an egg and flour coating on the chicken. In comparison, Piccata has only flour (no egg), and also adds capers into the sauce. This high protein dish has a creamy lemon sauce without tons of butter or oil, and pair great with any vegetables and complex carb side

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cut your meat into 6 large pieces. Cover with plastic wrap, and pound with a meat mallet until you have a thin piece of chicken. Repeat with all pieces

Step 2

On a large plate, mix together flour, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Any flour will do, but today I opted for coconut. Lightly coat your pieces of chicken in flour, and set aside

Step 3

In a large pan, preheat 1 tsp (5 g) of oil over medium heat. When hot, add 2 pieces of chicken, and sear on both sides until browned. Cook until the internal temperature just reaches 165F, and set aside. Repeat in 2 more batches (1 tsp, 5 g oil each) for the remaining 4 pieces

Step 4

Reduce heat to low. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a large glass, and add to the pan. Simmer and mix until thickened

Step 5

As the sauce simmers, slice your chicken on a bias. Add the chicken to a plate, and pour the sauce over the chicken. Optionally garnish with a slice of lemon, and serve

Step 6

Serve with a side of roasted or sauteed veggies, such as spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, or asparagus. Also pair with healthy starches, such as roasted potatoes, brown rice, red lentil pasta, quinoa, or couscous. Here, I'm eating chicken piccata with sides of roasted brussel sprouts and air fryer trail mix

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