Soy-Free Chicken Paillard
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Soy-Free Chicken Paillard, a quick and wholesome recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Perfectly tender chicken breasts are pounded thin for even cooking, seasoned with salt and pepper, and pan-seared to golden perfection. The dish is finished with a zesty lemon-caper sauce, enhanced by aromatic garlic and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Served over a crisp bed of arugula or mixed greens, this light yet satisfying meal is ideal for those seeking soy-free, low-carb, and protein-packed options. Whether you're hosting a casual dinner or preparing a meal for two, this versatile recipe combines elegance with simplicity.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Arugula or mixed salad greens
Directions
Step 1
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 2
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Season the pounded chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 4
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.
Step 5
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step 6
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add the capers.
Step 7
Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the skillet, stirring gently to combine and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 8
Return the chicken to the skillet briefly, turning to coat in the lemon-caper sauce.
Step 9
Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the chicken.
Step 10
Serve the chicken paillard on a bed of arugula or mixed salad greens, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (613.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1140.0 |
| Total Fat 69.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 295.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3065.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.3g | |
| Protein 112.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 190.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1407.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories