This Twist on Chicken Piccata Will Quickly Become a Summer Favorite

Grape tomatoes add brightness to the dish. (Blaine Moats/TNS)

This healthy grilled chicken breast recipe 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.

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Tomato-Caper Sauce

Serves 4

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

For the tomato-caper sauce:

• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved, or 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons chilled unsalted butter, cubed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

For the chicken:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. To prepare sauce: Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons 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 teaspoons 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.

3. 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 F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve the chicken with the sauce.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 232 Calories, Total Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 68 mg, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Fiber: 2 g, Total Sugars: 3 g, Protein: 24 g, Sodium: 398 mg, Potassium: 492 mg, Phosphorus: 205 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Folate: 22 mcg, Calcium: 34 mg, Vitamin A: 1089 IU, Vitamin C: 28 mg, Vitamin D: 4 IU.

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