Piccata Chicken Gratin Recipe

Name: Piccata Chicken Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; nonstick cooking spray or oil; ¾ cup chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; ½ cup fresh breadcrumb; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lemon
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, minced
¾ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
nonstick cooking spray or oil
¾ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
½ cup fresh breadcrumb
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Zest the lemon, mince 2 teaspoons and set aside.
2
Juice the lemon and reserve 1 tablespoon.
3
Put the chicken in a dish and sprinkle with garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
4
Whisk together lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
5
Pour over chicken, cover and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
7
Ligtly spray or oil a 9X13 inch baking dish.
8
Place the chicken in the dish and pour the chicken broth around it.
9
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
10
Bake for 20 minutes.
11
While chicken is baking, combine bread crumbs, parsley, thyme, capers, and lemon zest.
12
Drizzle with olive oil and toss until the crumbs have absorbed the oil.
13
Remove baking dish from oven.
14
Drain broth into a small saucepan and save to use later.
15
Spoon the topping evenly over the chicken and continue baking for 20 minutes or until just cooked through.
16
If topping needs more browning, place under hot broiler until browned.
17
Boil the reserved broth until reduced to about 3 tablespoons.
18
Transfer chicken to plates and drizzle a little of the reduced broth around it.
19
Serve immediately and enjoy!

544

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, and more.

Yes, Piccata Chicken Gratin 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Piccata Chicken Gratin

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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