Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 1 cup Arborio rice; 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable); 1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 shallot, or 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons drained capers; 1 lemon; 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into strips; 1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 cups)

Servings: persons

Olive oil spray
1 cup Arborio rice
1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, or 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons drained capers
1 lemon
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into strips
1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 cups)

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
3
Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
4
Tip the rice into the pot, add the broth and 2 tablespoons water, and stir to make an even layer.
5
Put the chicken in the pot and lightly season with salt and pepper.
6
Sprinkle with the shallot, parsley, and capers.
7
Cut the lemon in half and slice one half into rounds, reserving the other half.
8
Top the chicken with a layer of lemon rounds.
9
Add the bell pepper and broccoli and lightly season with salt and pepper.
10
Squeeze the juice from the other half of the lemon over all, taking care to remove the seeds.
11
Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
12
Serve immediately.
13
Calories: 664
14
Protein: 58g
15
Carbohydrates: 110g
16
Fat: 5g
17
Cholesterol: 80mg
18
Sodium: 138mg
19
Fiber: 10g

274

kcal

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil spray, 1 cup Arborio rice, 1 cup broth (chicken or vegetable), 1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs, and more.

Yes, Chicken Piccata falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Piccata

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