Grilled Chicken Piccata
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 571
- Total Fat
- 46
- Saturated Fat
- 14
- Carbohydrates
- 3
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 36
- Cholesterol
- 163
- Sodium
- 595
- Total: 1 hr (includes marinating time)
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
2 to 3 pounds chicken (I'm using chicken thighs)
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup capers
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 lemons, 1 juiced and 1 cut in half
1/2 cup liquid (I'm using chicken stock)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Directions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Whisk together the olive oil, capers, parsley and lemon juice in a bowl. Put the chicken in a resealable bag, pour the marinade into the bag and let marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prepare a grill for two-level heat. If using a gas grill, set to medium-high heat on one side and low on the other side. If using a charcoal grill, bank hot coals on one side of the grill.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade; reserve the marinade. Place the chicken skin-side up on the hot side of the grill, close the lid and grill for 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and grill for 1 minute, then move to the cooler side of the grill skin-side up.
- Pour the marinade and stock into a small saucepan and place on the hot side of the grill. Cover the grill and cook until the chicken measures 160 degrees F, about 10 minutes; make sure the marinade is simmering. During the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking, add the lemon halves cut-side down and cook until charred in spots. Remove the chicken and lemon to a plate.
- Whisk the butter into the marinade until combined, then pour over the chicken. Serve with the grilled lemon.
Cook’s Note
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