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Chicken Piccata

This chicken piccata is one of those dinners that feels a bit fancy without making life harder. Tender chicken, buttery lemon sauce and salty little capers all come together in one pan, so it looks impressive but is actually very easy.

It is quick enough for a busy weeknight, but still feels like a proper sit-down dinner. Serve it as is, or add rice or mash if you want to stretch it a bit further.

It is fast, full of flavour and made in one pan, which is always a win. The buttery lemon sauce makes it feel a bit special, but the whole thing is still nice and simple.

Slice the chicken breasts evenly so they cook quickly and brown nicely. Once the spinach goes in, keep an eye on it so it just wilts and stays lovely and fresh.

Serve it on its own for a lighter dinner, or with rice or mash if you want something a bit heartier. It is also a handy one when you want a quick dinner that still feels a little bit special.

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Chicken piccata with lemon butter sauce, capers and spinach
Steph de Sousa

Chicken Piccata

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This chicken piccata is a quick and easy one pan dinner with tender chicken, buttery lemon sauce and salty capers. The spinach wilts straight into the pan, making it feel like a proper meal without much extra work. It is fresh, cosy and perfect for busy nights.
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prep time Prep Time 5 minutes
setting time Setting Time
 15 minutes
total time Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 342
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 chicken breast
  • 100 g butter
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 tbsp caper
  • 300 g spinach
  • salt
  • black pepper

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast in half lengthways so you have 4 thin pieces.
  2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a pan over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides until golden, then remove from the pan.
  4. Add the butter and lemon juice to the pan and let it melt into a glossy sauce.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan, sprinkle over the capers and scatter in the spinach.
  6. Pop a lid on and cook until the spinach wilts.
  7. Once wilted, it’s ready to serve straight away.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 27gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 502mgPotassium: 919mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 7711IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 3mg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Piccata

What is chicken piccata made with?

This version uses chicken breast, butter, lemon juice, capers and spinach, with a bit of salt and pepper.

Yes. The recipe says it works well on its own or served with rice or mash.

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