One-Skillet Chicken Piccata with Lemon-Caper Sauce

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A tangy and savory chicken dish cooked entirely in one skillet with fresh lemon juice and briny capers delivering bright, balanced flavors. This Italian-inspired Whole30 recipe (paleo, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, then season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 2 tbsp drained capers. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
  4. Step 4: Optional: Stir in 1 tsp arrowroot powder dissolved in 1 tbsp water to thicken the sauce, cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for 2 more minutes to reheat.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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