Grilled Chicken Breasts with Tomato-Caper Sauce

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This healthy grilled chicken breast recipe--a twist on chicken piccata--features a creamy white-wine-and-caper pan sauce that gets a burst of summer flavor from fresh grape tomatoes and basil. Pounding the chicken prior to grilling ensures even cooking and makes this easy dinner even faster. The piccata sauce would also be great with shrimp, firm white fish or pork.

Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD

Updated on September 19, 2023

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

Tomato-Caper Sauce

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved, or 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
½ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 teaspoons chilled unsalted butter, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Preheat grill to medium-high.
To prepare sauce: Heat 1 1/2 tsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, wine, capers, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper; cook until the liquid has evaporated slightly, about 4 minutes. Stir in butter; cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the tomatoes are soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Keep warm.
To prepare chicken: Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound with a mallet to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve the chicken with the sauce.

Tips

Equipment: Charcoal or gas grill

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

232	Calories
10g	Fat
6g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4 oz. chicken + 1/2 cup sauce
Calories 232
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 24g	48%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Vitamin A 1089IU	22%
Vitamin C 16mg	18%
Folate 22mcg	6%
Sodium 398mg	17%
Calcium 34mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Magnesium 40mg	10%
Potassium 492mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Tomato-Caper Sauce

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