Chicken Piccata for Pressure Cooker

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Tasty and succulent Chicken Piccata recipe for your pressure cooker
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 chicken breast halves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
4 shallots
3 garlic cloves , crushed
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry wine
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup pimento stuffed olive , minced
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon potato starch or 1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup fontinella cheese , grated
1 lemon , thinly sliced , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
450
Sugar
2g
Fat
23g
Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish that is widely recognized and loved around the world. It consists of chicken breasts in a tangy lemon-butter sauce with capers. This recipe puts a twist on the classic by using olives instead of capers and cooking it in a pressure cooker to save time and effort while maintaining the delicious flavors. It is a perfect main course for both lunch and dinner and can be accompanied by mashed potatoes or pasta as a side dish.

Instructions

1.Prepare the chicken breasts by pounding them to an even thickness between two pieces of plastic wrap.
2.Season the flour with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper and use it to coat the chicken.
3.In a pressure cooker, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
4.Remove the chicken from the pressure cooker and add in the shallots and garlic, cooking until soft.
5.Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, sherry wine, salt, white pepper, and dried basil to the pressure cooker.
6.Return the chicken to the pressure cooker and add the minced olives.
7.Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
8.Once the pressure has released naturally, add the sour cream and potato starch or flour to the pressure cooker and stir until the sauce is thickened.
9.Serve the chicken piccata topped with grated cheese and lemon slices for garnish.

PROS

This recipe is a fantastic way to create a tender and flavorful chicken dish that can be done in a pressure cooker in no time.

The use of olives provides a unique and delicious twist to the classic chicken piccata.

Using a pressure cooker saves time and energy.

CONS

One downside of this recipe is that it requires a pressure cooker.

The sour cream and grated cheese may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken in this recipe provides a good source of lean protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals.
Olives are a great source of healthy monounsaturated fats that can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Lemon juice contains vitamin C and antioxidants which can boost the immune system and promote overall health.

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