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Zesty Lemon-Garlic Chicken Piccata

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Lemon-Garlic Chicken Piccata

Tender chicken breasts in a bright, tangy lemon-garlic sauce served over a bed of fluffy quinoa and roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.

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