Express Chicken Piccata Bowl (Printable format)

Juicy chicken in lemony piccata sauce served atop steamed rice with fresh herbs for a bright, quick dish.

# List of ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

→ Rice

02 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

→ Coating & Seasoning

03 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Cooking

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

07 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
08 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or dairy-free margarine

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - Lemon slices, for serving (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Combine flour, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken pieces in the mixture, shaking off excess.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
03 - Using the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping browned bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Stir in capers and return cooked chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
06 - Stir in butter or dairy-free margarine until melted and sauce becomes glossy. Remove from heat.
07 - Divide cooked rice evenly among four bowls. Top each with chicken and spoon piccata sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley and optional lemon slices.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy 30-minute meal
  • Dairy-free option available
02 -
  • For extra flavor add a splash of dry white wine with the broth
  • Use plant-based butter to keep it dairy free
03 -
  • Make sure to shake off excess flour to avoid clumping
  • Sauté garlic briefly to avoid bitterness
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