Description
This delicious gluten-free chicken piccata is filled with bright lemon flavor, and is a restaurant-quality chicken dinner that you can easily make at home! Ready in 40 minutes, this Italian-American dinner favorite is totally dairy-free too.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced into evenly thin pieces
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely grated dairy-free Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons capers, plus more for garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Coat Chicken in Cornstarch Mixture: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken slice in the mixture to coat both sides.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over low heat. Sear the chicken for 4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Broth, Lemon Juice, Lemon Slices and Parmesan: Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and add lemon slices. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Return Chicken to Skillet and Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet, add capers, cover with a lid, and simmer for 5 more minutes on low heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the chicken piccata with extra capers and fresh parsley.
Notes
Chicken: I used skinless, boneless chicken breasts, but you may also use skinless, boneless chicken thighs instead.
Cornstarch: I used cornstarch for the dredging mixture, but feel free to use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend if you wish. Alternatively, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, regular flour will work fine too.
Olive Oil: I like using extra virgin olive oil, but you may also use sunflower oil, avocado oil, corn oil, canola oil, etc.
Butter: I used dairy-free butter to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular butter instead.
Garlic: Freshly minced garlic imparts amazing flavor to this chicken piccata, so make sure you don’t leave it out.
Chicken Broth: You can use either homemade or store-bought chicken broth (chicken stock will work too).
Lemon Juice: For the best flavor, make sure to use fresh lemon juice. But if you don’t have fresh lemon juice, bottled will work fine too.
Parmesan: I used dairy-free parmesan to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, feel free to use regular parmesan if you prefer.
Capers: Capers are a key ingredient in chicken piccata, and add lots of umami flavor and a touch of acidity, so make sure you add them in.
Parsley: I like sprinkling the finished lemon chicken piccata with chopped fresh parsley for a nice pop of color and taste. Alternatively, you may also use chopped chives for an alternative green garnish.
Storing: To store, place the cooled gluten-free chicken piccata in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American



