Chicken Piccata with Garlicky Greens & New Potatoes Recipe
This Chicken Piccata recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a zesty lemon and caper sauce, served alongside garlicky spring greens and new potatoes. The dish balances bright, fresh flavors with comforting textures, making it a perfect weeknight meal that’s both elegant and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 200g new potatoes, halved or quartered
- 300g green beans, trimmed
- 200g spring greens, shredded
- 2 small garlic cloves, sliced
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tsp olive oil
- 100ml chicken stock or water
- 1 tbsp drained capers
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes and Vegetables: Place the new potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender. Add the green beans and spring greens during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain everything carefully, separating the greens from the potatoes and beans.
- Prepare the Chicken: While the potatoes cook, slice each chicken breast lengthways through the center, being careful to leave one side attached so it opens like a book. Brush each piece with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken breasts for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Pour in the chicken stock, capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Let the sauce reduce for a few minutes, then add the cooked potatoes and simmer for another minute to infuse flavor.
- Prepare the Garlicky Greens: In another frying pan, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Fry the sliced garlic for about 1 minute until lightly golden and fragrant. Toss in the drained spring greens, coat them in the garlicky oil, and season with salt and pepper. Scatter grated parmesan over the greens just before serving.
- Serve: Plate the chicken piccata alongside the garlicky greens and new potatoes. Enjoy immediately for a fresh, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor in the piccata sauce.
- Any leftover potatoes and greens can be mashed and fried for a tasty bubble & squeak, perfect with fried or poached eggs.
- Adjust seasoning after cooking as capers can add saltiness.
Keywords: Chicken piccata, lemon chicken, garlicky greens, new potatoes, easy dinner, Italian chicken recipe
