
4.8 from 18 votes
Lemon Chicken Piccata with Zoodles
This Classic Italian dish has proved a favorite year after year and my variety is lightened up with zucchini noodles!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 small zucchini (or 2-3 large)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 lb. chicken cutlets (about 5-7 cutlets)*
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour*
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 4 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 2 large fresh lemons, squeezed (about 1/3 cup)
- 3 Tbsp. capers
- 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. fresh basil
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with chiles
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini. Toss zucchini with 1/2 tsp. salt in a strainer and set over a bowl; let sit for 15 minutes. Gently squeeze zucchini noodles to release any liquid, discard the liquid and place the zucchini in a bowl, set aside for now.
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For the chicken:
- Meanwhile, sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour in a shallow dish; shake off excess. Set the chicken on a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. butter and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.
- Once hot, place chicken cutlets in pan (do not crowd the pan) and brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set on a new plate. (Chicken will not be fully cooked yet, that's OK)
- Turn the heat to medium-low and to the same pan, add in the capers, lemon juice, white wine, and garlic. Whisk in remaining 2 Tbsp. butter. Use a spatula to scrape up the browned bits if needed. Bring the sauce to a simmer and then thicken by adding in a cornstarch slurry: 1 Tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp. water. While the sauce is simmering, mix the water and cornstarch together in a small dish and whisk into the sauce. Continue to whisk, the sauce will begin to thicken.
- Place the chicken back into the pan, spoon some of the sauce over the chicken. Place a lid on the pan and turn heat to low. Let cook for 10-15 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
For the zoodles
- Make sure all excess water is removed from zoodles, but be careful to not squeeze the zucchini too much so it doesn't get mushy. Add zoodles to a non stick sauce pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or just until zoodles become warm. Do not overcook zoodles, they will get soggy.
For the tomatoes (optional but yummy to add on top of chicken)
- Empty can of diced tomatoes in a small saucepan. Add in basil, pinch of salt & pepper and 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil. Bring to slight boil, or hot enough to top on zoodles and chicken.
- Plate chicken and garnish with lemon slices, fresh parsley, and the tomatoes if desired over zoodles or a whole grain noodle.
Notes
- How to cut boneless skinless chicken breasts into cutlets: Slice the chicken breast in half; place the boneless, skinless chicken breast on a cutting board, and hold it flat with the palm of your non-knife hand. Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the chicken breast horizontally into two even pieces.
- Use gluten-free flour such as almond flour if needed for a gluten-free diet.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1serving | |
Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.