Best Chicken Piccata Recipe | lemon chicken piccata | easy mediterranean diet recipes

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more affordable and juicier.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be cheaper in bulk.

Mince garlic and dice onion.

Zest and juice one lemon.

Trim and quarter fresh artichoke hearts.

Blend together half a cup of all-purpose flour, half a teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of Italian seasoning, a quarter teaspoon of chili flakes, and a teaspoon of salt.

Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture until well coated.

Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the chicken for two minutes per side until browned, cooking in batches if necessary.

Remove the chicken and add olive oil, garlic, and onion to the skillet, cooking until translucent.

Add half a cup of white wine, two tablespoons of lemon juice, and two cups of chicken stock to deglaze the pan.

Stir in lemon zest and add the artichoke hearts, then nestle the chicken pieces back into the pan.

Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Add half a cup of capers and garnish with fresh herbs like chives and baby basil.

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