Lemon-Caper Chicken Piccata with Garlic Mashed Potatoes
20m PREP
30m COOK
4 SERVINGS
550 CAL/SERV
Overview
A zesty and savory dish featuring tender chicken in a lemon-caper sauce served alongside creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
Macronutrients per serving
120
grams
Protein
35.0g 29%
Fat
25.0g 21%
Carbs
60.0g 50%
Rich in nutrients
Vitamin C
25% DV
Supports immune function
Calcium
15% DV
Essential for healthy bones and teeth
Potassium
20% DV
Helps maintain normal muscle function
Vitamin B6
30% DV
Supports brain health and mood regulation
Iron
10% DV
Important for energy production and oxygen transport
Ingredients
Chicken Piccata
- 4 pieces chicken breast boneless, skinless, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup capers drained
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup milk warmed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- 1 Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 3 In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 4 Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce. Stir in butter and parsley, then remove from heat.
- 5 Meanwhile, prepare the mashed potatoes. Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 6 Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Add minced garlic, warmed milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- 7 Serve chicken piccata over garlic mashed potatoes, spooning sauce over the chicken. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.