Chicken Salad Piccata

13 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 lb fresh green beans, halved
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1/2 a lemon)
  • fresh lemon zest (1/2 a lemon)
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, lightly pounded
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, heat potatoes and enough salted water to cover by 1 inch; bring to a boil and cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    Remove potatoes to a colander to drain and add green beans to water; cook 2 minutes then add to potatoes in colander.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon capers, 3 tablespoons parsley, the lemon zest and half the lemon juice.
  4. 4
    Add potatoes and beans, season with salt and pepper; toss.
  5. 5
    In a shallow bowl, beat the egg.
  6. 6
    In another shallow bowl, combine the flour with salt and pepper.
  7. 7
    In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat.
  8. 8
    Dip chicken pieces in flour, egg, then flour again and cook about 8 minutes in the skillet; transfer to cutting board and cut into strips.
  9. 9
    Add chicken broth to skillet, cook over medium heat, scraping browned bits. Remove from heat and stir in remaining capers, parsley and lemon juice.
  10. 10
    Top potato/bean salad with chicken and drizzle on sauce from pan.

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