Chicken Salad meets Chicken Piccata with a light, lemony twist!
A long, long time ago, when Jorden and I were newlyweds, he decided to surprise me one night by making me dinner. I don’t remember anymore if it was for a special occasion or “just because”….but I do know he was excited to try his hand in the kitchen! He knew exactly what he wanted to make and took care of everything….and I was excited to have a romantic dinner made for me!
I will never forget when I walked into the kitchen and saw the wreckage – dirty pots, pans, and bowls everywhere; bits of chopped lettuce and carrots littering the floor; nearly every spice jar from our cabinet cluttering up the counter top, some knocked over and spilling out; a look of utter defeat on his face. It was a disaster! But. Dinner was delicious (cornish game hens and chopped salad) and knowing how much it had taken out of him made it that much more special!
Needless to say, that was the one and only dinner Jorden ever made for me….and part of the reason is he bit off a little more than he could chew! It’s the same way I feel about chicken piccata. I LOVE chicken piccata like none other….but there is something about pounding and prepping and perfecting the chicken that completely overwhelms me! I’m pretty sure it’s all in my mind, but either way, my feelings about it keep me from making (and enjoying) it.
Which is why this Lemon Piccata Chicken Salad is PERFECT! It has all the flavors of chicken piccata, without all the daunting prep work. Just right for someone like me, who wants the delicious meal but doesn’t necessarily want a kitchen full of dirty pots and pans, a counter top full of spilled spice jars, and a floor full of food scraps….just sayin’!
Ingredients
- 2 c. chopped cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. capers drained
- 1-2 Tbsp. half & half depending on desired consistency
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- zest of 1 small lemon
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in medium bowl and mix well.
- Serve in a sandwich, on top of a salad, or all on its own!
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Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
I love this idea, Cathy! All of the flavor without the work – sounds amazing!!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I will have to try this with leftover chicken! Yum!
Jordan Hansen says
This sounds so yummy, I can’t wait to try. And my kitchen looks the same way after my hubby tries to cook something 🙂
Melissa {Persnickety Plates} says
Such a beautiful sandwich, Cathy! I love that there’s no mayo in it.
Jessica says
Definetely going to make this for a Spring luncheon! Looks so yummy. AND I love the story about you and Jordan cooking for you. I think Jeff may have made me chicken alfredo (and at the time i was dying inside not wanting to eat a calorie laden dish in front of MY BOYFRIEND)! That was also the one and only meal he made but I have fond memories of it! 🙂
Kevin @ Closet Cooking says
What an amazing idea! I so want one of these right now!
Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
This has to be one of my favorite go-to meals. Now in a salad, brilliant!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
What a great idea! This looks really, really tasty. Pinned!
Jennifer says
This sounds very delicious. One question…the last ingredient says 1/4 tsp. Does that go with the lemon zest? Or is there a secret ingredient you’re hiding? 🙂
Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
Awww! That’s so sweet that he worked so hard on dinner for you! My hubby is a great cook! He will usually cook on the weekends since our weekdays are so hectic!
Chicken piccata is one of my most favorite meals! We actually had it at our wedding! I’ve never made it at home, but I sure do order it when we’re out! 🙂
I can’t wait to try this – so awesome in a chicken salad! Yes … yes … this will be on my table verrrrrry soon! 🙂
Kimber says
I so can not wait to give this a try! I love love love chicken salad and this could be my new BFF. Yum, I am just devouring it with my eyes haha!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
This is a great idea for a chicken salad, Cathy!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
This looks so much easier than the “real thing”. Easy is a must have in my book 🙂 Amazing!
Erlene says
Love capers and chicken…don’t know why I never thought to put it into a sandwich. Pinned to my lunch board.
Mika says
I just made this & it is wonderful!! Very fresh tasting! I didn’t have any 1/2 & 1/2 so I substituted a little bit of cottage cheese for creaminess! Thanks for a great recipe!
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
Oh my gosh, I’m the same with chicken piccata!! I love it but there’s something that I just cannot stand about pounding the chicken out, dredging it, cooking it…it’s all so overwhelming! This chicken salad is the perfect compromise. Flavor without all the work. Thanks for the recipe, Cathy!