Creamy Grilled Chicken Piccata
Elevate your dinner with this irresistible Creamy Grilled Chicken Piccata, a luscious twist on the classic Italian dish. Imagine perfectly grilled chicken breasts, kissed with smoky char marks, nestled in a velvety lemon cream sauce studded with tangy capers and a hint of garlic. This recipe combines the best of grilling and creamy indulgence, creating a light yet decadent meal that’s bursting with bright, vibrant flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a show-stopping main course that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. With ingredients like fresh parsley, Parmesan, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, this chicken piccata is a gourmet delight that’s easy enough for weeknights but impressive enough for entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and grill marks appear. Set aside and keep warm.
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes to slightly reduce.
Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce.
Add the capers to the sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Return the grilled chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy piccata sauce over them.
Simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until the chicken is heated through and fully coated in the sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with your choice of pasta, rice, or a side of vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.2 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.2 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 854 mg | 285% | |
| Sodium | 4596 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 235.2 g | 470% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 583 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
