Description
This Chicken Piccata features tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich lemon butter sauce with coconut milk, making it perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. Enjoy with rice or pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs or a mix!
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 pound green beans ends trimmed and cut in half
- 1 small shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 medium lemon zest and juice, plus additional lemon slices for serving
- 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 degrees F and place a rack in the center.
- Season the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and sear the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, add the remaining butter, green beans, shallot, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir frequently and cook for 7 minutes until the green beans are crisp-tender.
- Remove the skillet from heat, add lemon zest and juice, then pour in the coconut milk while stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and place it in the oven.
- Cook for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally and juices run clear, noting that cooking time varies by chicken size.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, rice, pasta, or fresh bread.
Notes
You can substitute ghee for a paleo option or use vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
For variety, try using asparagus instead of green beans.
This dish pairs nicely with steamed rice, crusty bread, or whole wheat pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg