Description
Savor the delicious blend of flavors in this Chicken Piccata featuring tender chicken breasts in a zesty lemon butter sauce. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal. Enjoy with your favorite sides like rice or crusty bread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and cut in half
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 medium lemon, zest and juice
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (14 ounces)
- chopped fresh thyme or parsley
- steamed brown rice
- cauliflower rice
- crusty bread
- whole wheat pasta
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes total, then transfer to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining butter, followed by the green beans, shallots, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 7 minutes, stirring frequently until green beans are tender.
- Remove the skillet from heat, zest the lemon into the mixture, and then squeeze the lemon juice. Slowly stir in the coconut milk until combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Place the skillet in the oven and cook for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the juices run clear.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges and your choice of rice, pasta, or bread.
Notes
For a paleo version, swap butter with ghee or for a vegan option use dairy-free butter.
Make sure to use full-fat coconut milk for the sauce to thicken properly.
Adjust the lemon zest and juice to taste for a stronger lemon flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg