eCook Meal
Quick Chicken Piccata
with roasted sweet potato, green beans & Danish-style feta
Tender chicken is pan-fried to golden perfection and drizzled with a fragrant piccata sauce made with garlic, capers, parsley, and a splash of white wine. Served alongside a golden sweet potato and charred green beans topped with crunchy almonds and crumbled feta, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. Ready in no time, it’s sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
SWEET POTS
Coat the sweet potato pieces in oil and season. Air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the rinsed green beans and fry until starting to char, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, and season.
GOLDEN CHICKY
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SECRET SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with 30g of butter. When melted, add the grated Garlic, the drained Capers, ½ the chopped Parsley, and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, about 1 minute (shifting constantly). Pour in the wine, the juice of 2 lemon wedges, and a splash of water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Season (if necessary) and add a sweetener (to taste).
DINNER IS SERVED!
Plate up the roasted sweet potato and the Chicken. Pour over the piccata sauce. Side with the green beans sprinkled with the chopped Almonds and the crumbled feta. Garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Buon appetito, Chef!
SWEET POTS
Coat the sweet potato pieces in oil and season. Air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the rinsed green beans and fry until starting to char, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, and season.
GOLDEN CHICKY
Return the pan to medium a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SECRET SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with 60g of butter. When melted, add the grated Garlic, the drained Capers, ½ the chopped Parsley, and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, about 1 minute (shifting constantly). Pour in the wine, the juice of 4 lemon wedges, and a splash of water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Season (if necessary) and add a sweetener (to taste).
DINNER IS SERVED!
Plate up the roasted sweet potato and the Chicken. Pour over the piccata sauce. Side with the green beans sprinkled with the chopped Almonds and the crumbled feta. Garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Buon appetito, Chef!
SWEET POTS
Coat the sweet potato pieces in oil and season. Air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the rinsed green beans and fry until starting to char, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, and season.
GOLDEN CHICKY
Return the pan to medium a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SECRET SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with 90g of butter. When melted, add the grated Garlic, the drained Capers, ½ the chopped Parsley, and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, about 1 minute (shifting constantly). Pour in the wine, the juice of 6 lemon wedges, and a splash of water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Season (if necessary) and add a sweetener (to taste).
DINNER IS SERVED!
Plate up the roasted sweet potato and the Chicken. Pour over the piccata sauce. Side with the green beans sprinkled with the chopped Almonds and the crumbled feta. Garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Buon appetito, Chef!
SWEET POTS
Coat the sweet potato pieces in oil and season. Air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the rinsed green beans and fry until starting to char, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, and season.
GOLDEN CHICKY
Return the pan to medium a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SECRET SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with 120g of butter. When melted, add the grated Garlic, the drained Capers, ½ the chopped Parsley, and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, about 1 minute (shifting constantly). Pour in the wine, the juice of 8 lemon wedges, and a splash of water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Season (if necessary) and add a sweetener (to taste).
DINNER IS SERVED!
Plate up the roasted sweet potato and the Chicken. Pour over the piccata sauce. Side with the green beans sprinkled with the chopped Almonds and the crumbled feta. Garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Buon appetito, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R208.74
for 4 servings · R52.19 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Almonds needs 60 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 6% of packR13.92
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Danish-style Feta needs 120 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 15% of packR15.00
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Sweet Potato Chunks needs 800 gMedium Potatoes 2 kg 2 kg at R44.99 · 40% of packR18.00
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Fresh Parsley needs 10 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 7% of packR3.80
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Green Beans needs 320 gGreen Beans in Brine 410 g 410 g at R26.99 · 78% of packR21.07
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Lemons needs 2Lemon 3 in 1 Thin Bleach 750 ml R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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White Wine needs 125 mlWhite Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 50% of packR22.50
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Capers needs 60 gNon-Pareilles Caper Berries in Vinegar 200 g 200 g at R94.99 · 30% of packR28.50
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- NOMU Italian Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Quick Chicken Piccata?
The preparation time for Quick Chicken Piccata with roasted sweet potato, green beans & Danish-style feta is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Quick Chicken Piccata with roasted sweet potato, green beans & Danish-style feta?
The total time required to make Quick Chicken Piccata with roasted sweet potato, green beans & Danish-style feta is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Quick Chicken Piccata provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Quick Chicken Piccata?
Almonds, Capers, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Feta, Garlic, Green Beans, Lemon, NOMU Italian Rub, Parsley, Sweet Potato, White Wine
What is the nutritional information of Quick Chicken Piccata?
Calories: 679, Carbs: 67 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 52.3 grams, Sugar: 21.7 grams, Salt: 1148 grams
How do I prepare Quick Chicken Piccata?
SECRET SAUCE: Return the pan to medium heat with 60g of butter. When melted, add the grated garlic, the drained capers, ½ the chopped parsley, and the NOMU rub. Fry until fragrant, about 1 minute (shifting constantly). Pour in the wine, the juice of 4 lemon wedges, and a splash of water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Season (if necessary) and add a sweetener (to taste). SWEET POTS: Coat the sweet potato pieces in oil and season. Air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the rinsed green beans and fry until starting to char, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, and season. GOLDEN CHICKY: Return the pan to medium a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. DINNER IS SERVED!: Plate up the roasted sweet potato and the chicken. Pour over the piccata sauce. Side with the green beans sprinkled with the chopped almonds and the crumbled feta. Garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges. Buon appetito, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Quick Chicken Piccata?
Almonds, Capers, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Feta, Garlic, Green Beans, Lemon, NOMU Italian Rub, Parsley, Sweet Potato, White Wine
How many calories does Quick Chicken Piccata have?
679 calories
How much fat content does Quick Chicken Piccata have?
grams