A quick, simple twist on an Italian favorite, made with Whole30 Lemon Garlic Chicken in a delicious caper sauce with garlic and onions.
Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 white onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 head of broccoli cut into florets and steamed
- 3 Whole30 Lemon Garlic Chicken breasts (one pouch) see reheating instructions before opening
Instructions
Make Piccata Sauce
- ADD the ghee and minced onion to a sauce pot and cook on low heat until the onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
- ADD garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally, being careful not to scorch or brown the mixture.
- ADD chicken broth and bring up the heat to high, then reduce heat to simmer.
- KEEP the sauce at a simmer and let cook for a couple of minutes until the onions are very soft, about 5 minutes.
- ADD salt, capers, and lemon juice. Bring the sauce to a boil, then it is ready to serve.
Reheat Chicken – Stovetop
- HEAT sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
- CUT pouch and place chicken breasts in pan (leave marinade in pouch for later use).
- COVER pan and heat chicken for 6-7 minutes, flipping once. If heating uncovered, add 3 minutes to the heating time, and flip the chicken every 2-3 minutes.
- REMOVE pan from heat and pour marinade on chicken. Let stand for 1 minute before serving. Caution: Contents will be hot!
Reheat Chicken – Microwave
- PUNCTURE pouch and place in a microwave-safe bowl.
- HEAT on high for 4 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
- REMOVE bowl from microwave. Cut pouch and pour chicken and marinade into bowl.
- ALLOW to stand for 1 minute before serving. Caution: Contents will be hot!
Assemble
- STEAM broccoli florets in the microwave or on the stove.
- PLACE the broccoli florets and sliced chicken breast on a serving plate and pour the piccata sauce over top.
- GARNISH with fresh lemon, if desired.
