Chicken Piccata with Green Beans

Ingredients

• 200g chicken breast, pounded thin
• 300g green beans, trimmed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp capers, drained
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 100ml chicken broth
• 20g fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat 1.5 tbsp olive oil in a skillet; cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through with no pink remaining (internal temperature 74°C/165°F). Set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Add lemon juice, zest, capers, and broth; simmer 2 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, boil green beans in salted water for 4-5 minutes; drain and toss with remaining oil.
6. Return chicken to pan, warm through, top with parsley, and serve with green beans.