Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers
This Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata is a delightful low-carb dish bursting with flavor! Tender bite-sized pieces of chicken breast are slow-cooked in a luscious white wine sauce with a hint of heat from Tabasco. Infused with fresh lemon and savory capers, this dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. Serve it over a bed of sautéed greens or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal that is both satisfying and light.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
3 tablespoons (melted for greasing)
white wine
1/2 cup (dry)
Tabasco sauce
1/4 teaspoon (about 2 shakes)
quick-cooking tapioca
2 tablespoons (dry)
boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 lbs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
lemon
1 (pierced 6 times and cut in half)
kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon (to taste)
capers
2 tablespoons (drained)
fresh parsley
2 teaspoons (finely chopped)
Instructions
1
Begin by greasing the slow cooker crock with 1 tablespoon of butter, allowing the excess to remain in the crock.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the white wine, Tabasco sauce, and tapioca until combined. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker crock.
3
Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the crock, ensuring they are well-coated with the sauce.
4
Pierce the lemon halves a few times with a paring knife to release the juices and flavor, then add them to the slow cooker along with the kosher salt, black pepper, and capers.
5
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours.
6
After the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the lemon halves and discard. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving for an added touch of color and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata with Capers?
It is a low-carb slow cooker dish featuring chicken breast in a white wine sauce with lemon and capers.
Is this recipe suitable for a keto diet?
Yes, it is tagged as keto-friendly and low carb.
Is this chicken piccata gluten-free?
Yes, it is tagged as gluten-free and uses quick-cooking tapioca as a thickener.
What cooking method is used for this recipe?
This recipe uses a slow cooker set to LOW for 4 hours.
What type of chicken should I use?
Use 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces.
What is the role of quick-cooking tapioca in this recipe?
It acts as a thickening agent for the white wine sauce.
How do I prepare the lemon for the slow cooker?
You should cut the lemon in half and pierce the halves about 6 times with a paring knife to release flavor.
Should I leave the lemons in when serving?
No, carefully remove and discard the lemon halves after the cooking time is complete.
When do I add the fresh parsley?
Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving for an added touch of color and flavor.
What kind of wine is best for this dish?
A dry white wine is recommended for the sauce.
Can I substitute the white wine?
While the recipe calls for dry white wine, you could likely use chicken broth if you prefer not to cook with alcohol.
How much Tabasco sauce is used?
The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon, which is approximately 2 shakes.
How much butter is needed to grease the crock?
Use 1 tablespoon of butter to grease the crock, and the recipe uses 3 tablespoons total.
What are capers?
Capers are savory, salty flower buds that provide a distinct tangy flavor to the dish.
How should I serve Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata?
It is excellent served over a bed of sautéed greens or alongside a fresh salad.
How long does the chicken cook?
The chicken should cook on the LOW setting for 4 hours.
Do I need to brown the chicken first?
No, the bite-sized chicken pieces are added directly to the sauce in the slow cooker.
Is this dish spicy?
It has a hint of heat from the Tabasco sauce, but it is generally flavorful rather than overly hot.
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
While the recipe specifies breasts, boneless skinless thighs could be used, though cooking times might vary.
How many ingredients are required?
There are 10 main ingredients used in this recipe.
What kind of salt is recommended?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, or to taste.
Can I cook this on the HIGH setting?
The recipe specifies cooking on LOW for 4 hours for the best results.
How do I combine the sauce ingredients?
Whisk the white wine, Tabasco, and tapioca in a medium bowl before adding the mixture to the crock.
Should the capers be drained?
Yes, the 2 tablespoons of capers should be drained before adding them to the slow cooker.
How is the chicken prepared before cooking?
The chicken breasts should be cut into bite-sized pieces.
What is the texture of the sauce?
The sauce is described as luscious and is thickened by the quick-cooking tapioca.
Is this recipe good for a weeknight dinner?
Yes, it is an easy slow cooker meal perfect for busy weeknights or for guests.
What size should the chicken pieces be?
The chicken should be cut into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and easy serving.
How much fresh parsley is used?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of finely chopped fresh parsley.
What type of black pepper should I use?
Standard black pepper is fine; use 1/2 teaspoon or to taste.