Chicken Piccata Spinach Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Piccata Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cutlets 6 pieces; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 shallots, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 tablespoons capers, chopped; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 lbs triple washed spinach, stems discarded, leaves coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
2
Heat a large nonstick skillet with 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat.
3
When oil ripples, add chicken and cook 3 minutes on each side then remove and let meat rest and cool.
4
To the same skillet, add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and the butter.
5
Melt butter into extra-virgin olive oil and add the shallots, garlic and capers.
6
Saute 5 minutes then add white wine and reduce 30 seconds.
7
Next, add the juice of 1 lemon and immediately add the spinach - mound up the pan.
8
You will not be able to fit it all in there.
9
Keep turning the spinach and wilting it down until you get it all in there then turn the heat off.
10
Keep some leaves still a bit crisp to vary textures in your salad.
11
Season the spinach with salt and pepper.
12
Chop chicken into little bits and add to the warm salad.
13
Toss to distribute and serve.

483

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, cutlets 6 pieces, salt and pepper, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken Piccata Spinach Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Piccata Spinach Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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