Description
This Chicken Piccata features tender chicken breast, zesty lemon, and creamy coconut milk, making it a quick and flavorful dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 pound green beans trimmed and cut in half
- 1 small shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 medium lemon zest and juice
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (14 ounces)
- chopped fresh thyme or parsley
- steamed brown rice
- cauliflower rice
- crusty bread
- whole wheat pasta
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and position a rack in the center.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large, ovenproof skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes total, then transfer it to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining butter along with green beans, shallot, garlic, and Italian seasoning into the skillet, cooking for 7 minutes until the beans are crisp-tender.
- Remove from heat and zest the lemon into the pan. Squeeze in the lemon juice and gradually stir in the coconut milk until combined.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 15-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the juices are clear. Cooking time may vary based on chicken size.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, rice, pasta, and/or bread for enjoying the sauce.
Notes
Substitute ghee for a paleo option or vegan butter for a dairy-free alternative.
For a lighter dish, serve with steamed vegetables instead of rice or pasta.
Chicken can be marinated in lemon juice and seasonings a few hours ahead for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg