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smokey lemon chicken piccata

Smokey Lemon Chicken Piccata

Smokey Lemon Chicken Piccata is pan grilled chicken with a creamy smokey tomato sauce that will have your mouth watering.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :25 minutes
Total Time :30 minutes
Servings :6
Calories :330
Course :Main Course

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine noodles cooked according to package directions
  • 2-1/2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless,cut in half lengthwise to make 6 breast pieces
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or cooking wine
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 medium green onions sliced, include white and green, set aside 1 TBSP for garnish
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice from 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • vegetable oil for grill grate

Instructions 

  • Preheat the grill or stove top grill pan. Lightly brush with oil.
  • Grill chicken breasts until cooked thru, about 4 minutes on each side, and meat thermometer reads 165°F . Remove from grill, cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Begin cooking pasta according to directions on the package. Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 TBSP butter. Add the garlic and green onions and cook until the onions are softened and garlic is fragrant, about 1 - 2 minutes.
  • Add the white wine, broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomato paste and smoked paprika to the skillet. Bring to a low boil and cook for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low. Stir the cream into the sauce mixture and cook until heated thru. Remove skillet from the heat.
  • Arrange pasta and grilled chicken on a plate and drizzle sauce over both chicken and pasta. Garnish with reserved green onion slices and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Smokey Lemon Chicken Piccata
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
330
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12.04
g
19
%
Saturated Fat
 
6.44
g
40
%
Cholesterol
 
77.02
mg
26
%
Sodium
 
225.38
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
467.86
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
31.38
g
10
%
Fiber
 
1.7
g
7
%
Sugar
 
1.96
g
2
%
Protein
 
21.8
g
44
%
Vitamin A
 
623.01
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
10.17
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
29.42
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1.09
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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