Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata With Green Beans
A bright and zesty high-protein lunch featuring tender chicken cutlets and crisp green beans. Finished with a buttery lemon-caper pan sauce for a satisfying, energy-boosting meal.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep tbsp capers (drained)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season…
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Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season…
Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover lightly to keep warm.
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In the same skillet
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the fresh green beans and chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the green beans are tender-crisp.
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Remove the lid and push the green…
Remove the lid and push the green beans to one side of the skillet. Add the fresh lemon juice, capers, and butter to the empty side, stirring gently until the butter melts and emulsifies into a light sauce.
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Return the chicken to the skillet
Return the chicken to the skillet, turning it in the lemon-caper pan sauce to coat fully.
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Divide the chicken and green beans between…
Divide the chicken and green beans between two plates, drizzling any remaining pan sauce evenly over the top.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
If starting with whole chicken breasts
If starting with whole chicken breasts, slice them horizontally to create cutlets about 1/2 inch thick so they cook quickly and evenly without drying out.
To make weekday lunches effortless
To make weekday lunches effortless, trim your green beans and portion your chicken into containers over the weekend.
If you are sensitive to dairy
If you are sensitive to dairy, swap the butter for ghee to keep the rich sauce texture without the lactose.
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