Gluten Free Chicken Piccata with Capers
This bright and tangy Gluten Free Chicken Piccata with Capers features tender chicken cutlets simmered in a buttery lemon sauce with capers, just like the traditional favorite, but made completely gluten-free.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Shallow Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, sliced in half lengthwise
- 0.5 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter or dairy-free butter
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.25 cup lemon juice fresh, about 1–2 lemons
- 0.25 cup dry white wine or more broth if avoiding alcohol
- 0.25 cup capers drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place gluten-free flour in a shallow dish and dredge chicken cutlets, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, lemon juice, chicken broth, and wine. Stir and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
- Let sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes, then stir in capers. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer 2–3 more minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot, spooning lemon-caper sauce over each portion.
Notes
To make this dairy-free, substitute the butter with your favorite plant-based option. Pairs beautifully with gluten-free pasta, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies. For a non-alcoholic version, replace wine with broth and a splash of white wine vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 27gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1.6mg
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