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A skillet with chicken piccata

Easy Gluten-Free Chicken Piccata (Dairy-Free)


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  • Author: Felicia Lim
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

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Instructions

  1. Coat Chicken in Cornstarch Mixture: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken slice in the mixture to coat both sides.
  2. 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.
  3. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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