Quick and Easy Chicken Piquant

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This recipe is a variation on traditional chicken piquant, which is spicy Cajun chicken. This comes together quickly and is good served over white rice.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL)

  • ¼ cup diced sweet pickles

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons drained capers

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed

Directions

  1. Mix flour and Creole seasoning together in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken through flour mixture, shaking of excess.

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, pickles, vinegar, capers, and garlic; simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Tips

If you have concerns that this may be too spicy, there is a mild version of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles available.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

242 Calories
6g Fat
20g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 242
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 583mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 301mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.