Chicken Piccata and Rice
In Chicken Piccata and Rice, tender and tangy chicken piccata is laid over a bed of fluffy and flavorful rice with wine, lemon, capers and a garnish of fresh parsley. Enjoy this simple yet elegant meal with a glass of wine on date night or serve it to your kids with a side of steamed vegetables.
Servings : 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1 cup white wine (use your favorite wine)
- 1 cup chicken broth, fat free and low-sodium
- 4 lemon slices + a few more for garnish (if you do not like the strong taste of lemon, use meyer lemons)
- 3 tablespoons capers
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add to skillet and cook on each side for 3 minutes, or until browned.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Return pan to medium heat and add remaining olive oil.
- Add onions and garlic; cook for 2 minutes or until onions are tender.
- Stir in rice and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the wine and bring to a boil.
- Add previously prepared chicken, chicken broth, lemon slices, and capers; bring to a boil.
- Lower to a simmer and cover with a lid; continue to cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve.
Equipment
- Stove
Notes
- To Store: Keep chicken piccata and rice in the fridge up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- To Reheat: Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 444 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 29 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 320 mg | Potassium: 600 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 35 IU | Vitamin C: 4.4 mg | Calcium: 21 mg | Iron: 3 mg | Net Carbs: 43 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.