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Quick & Easy Bite-Size Chicken Piccata ~ Gluten-Free

This easy Chicken Piccata dish has quickly become our family's favorite! The delicious creamy lemon and caper sauce will have your family coming back for seconds…and thirds! Enjoy 🙂

  • Large Non-Stick Skillet
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces (I buy Chicken Tenderloins or already cut-up Chicken Breast Pieces to make things go quickly.)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, sifted (I use Krustaez – less expensive and not grainy)
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Cup Salted Butter (Divided into 2 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp + 4 Tbsp)
  • 2 Tbsp Light Olive Oil, divided (I use Light Olive Oil, so it doesn't interfere with the Lemon & Capers)
  • 1/2 Cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth (Room temperature or heated for 30 seconds in the microwave)
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice (This usually takes 1-2 Lemons, depending on how juicy they are)
  • 1 Zest of Lemon
  • 2-3 Tbsp Capers, with brine drained
  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2-3 Pinches Chopped Parsley (optional)
  1. Gather all of your ingredients.

  2. Rinse and trim Chicken; pat dry with some paper towels and cut into bite-size pieces and put them into a medium-large mixing bowl; season with Salt & Pepper.

  3. In a small mixing bowl, sift the GF flour with the Garlic Powder, mixing well.

  4. Sprinkle the Flour mixture over the Chicken pieces and toss gently to thoroughly coat the Chicken.

  5. In a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 Tbsp of the butter and 1 Tbsp Olive oil over medium-low heat.

  6. *At this point, begin cooking your GF Pasta or Rice, according to the instructions on the box.

  7. Once the Butter and Oil are hot (when the butter is completely melted and there is a slight sheen on the surface of the oil), add half of the Chicken pieces and cook for about 5-6 minutes, while stirring occasionally to brown on all sides (do not cook the Chicken all the way through at this stage, because you will be adding the Chicken back to the skillet later). Remove the Chicken pieces from the skillet and set aside; repeat the process with the other half of the Chicken (melt 2 Tbsp Butter and 1 Tbsp Oil, etc.).

  8. Reduce the temperature to Low and add the remaining 4 Tbsp Butter, Chicken Broth, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest and Capers to the skillet; stir until ingredients are mixed and butter is completely melted.

  9. Add the Heavy Cream, while whisking to thoroughly blend. Increase the temperature to Medium-Low and bring to a low boil; continue cooking until sauce begins to thicken (about 5 minutes).

  10. Lower the temperature to Low and add the Chicken pieces back into the skillet, stirring well to completely coat the Chicken; continue cooking for about 5 Minutes. Sprinkle with a couple of pinches of Parsley (if using) and stir. Note: if the sauce is thicker than you like, add a little more Chicken Broth until you reach the desired thickness.

  11. Serve over your choice of Gluten-Free Pasta (I usually serve it over GF Capellini Pasta by Jovial) or Rice and a fresh salad or steamed veggies.

  12. Enjoy 🙂

If you want to use whole Chicken Tenderloins, just prepare them using the same steps above, coating them thoroughly with the flour mixture and then cooking for about 3 minutes per side; remove from pan and set aside until the Lemon-Caper Sauce is finished cooking; then add the Chicken back to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes to cook completely.

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Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes & Capers

Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes & Capers

This dish is so Fresh and easy to make with vegetables right out of your garden or kitchen! If I do not have any Spaghetti Squash ready in my garden, I substitute Summer Squash, Zucchini, Acorn Squash, Baking Potato or a mild Fish, such as Flounder. I love this recipe, because it’s so versatile and delicious no matter what you pair with the sauteed Capers and Tomatoes! I hope you enjoy this dish as much as we do 🙂

  • 1 Large Spaghetti Squash
  • 2 tsp Garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp Capers
  • 1 1/2 Cups Tomatoes, chopped (with juices)
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano (or 2 Tbsp Fresh Oregano, chopped)
  • Table Salt (to taste)
  • Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

Baking the Spaghetti Squash:

  1. Preheat Oven to 400 degrees. Place rack in center position.
  2. Cut the Spaghetti Squash in half, lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and loose stringy innards and place facedown in a deep baking dish.
  3. Add enough water to cover the bottom of the dish by about 1/2 inch.
  4. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the squash is soft (depends on the size of the squash).
  5. Remove the squash from the oven and set aside to cool enough to handle.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees.
  7. When the squash is cool enough to handle, hold it over a large, ovenproof bowl/dish and scrape out the flesh from the top to the bottom using the tines of a fork. Cover the dish with foil and place it in the oven to keep hot while you prepare the topping.

Making the Caper & Tomato Topping:

  1. In a large, nonstick skillet, heat the Olive Oil and Garlic over Medium Heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Next, add the Capers, Tomatoes and Oregano and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and add a few pinches of Salt and Pepper to taste.
  4. Spoon desired amount over the prepared Spaghetti Squash and watch it disappear!
Appetizers, Dinner, Hors d’Oeuvres, Main Dish, Salads, Side Dish




Gluten Free Pan-Fried Flounder with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Gluten Free Pan-Fried Flounder with Lemon-Caper Sauce

A light and tasty Lemon-Caper Sauce makes any mild-flavored fish pop with flavor! You may use Flounder, Tilapia, Cod, or whatever fish is readily available in your area for this quick & easy recipe, which I adapted from one of Giada De Laurentiis’ recipes. This recipe is quickly becoming a family favorite…I hope your friends and family enjoy it as well 🙂

  • 4 Fillets Any Mild-Flavored Fish (I have used Flounder and Tilapia)
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (Divided)
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Room Temp (You may use salted butter instead of adding the optional 1/4 teaspoon butter )
  • 1/3 Cup Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Capers (Rinsed and drained)
  • 1 Clove Garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice (Fresh or bottled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Pepper Paste (I use Gourmet Garden, found in the Produce section)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano (Dried or 1 teaspoon fresh)
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley, Chopped (Fresh)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Optional)
  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Rinse fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside near cooktop.
  3. In a large, non-stick frying pan add 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil and 1 Tablespoon Butter. Heat over medium to medium-high heat.
  4. Place the flour (and salt, if using) in a shallow bowl, large enough to hold the flour and to drag the fish fillets through. I set up a little “work station” to make things easier – please see photo.
  5. Once the butter has fully melted, dredge 2 of the fish fillets through the flour, fully coating both sides, and gently shake off any excess flour. Then place the fish into the frying pan and cook over Medium heat for 2-3 minutes on the first side (until edges begin to turn brown). Gently flip the fish over using a large spatula and cooking spoon. Cook for another 30-45 seconds.
  6. Remove the 2 cooked fish fillets to a plate, while you repeat this process with the other 2 fillets…adding 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil and 1 Tablespoon Butter, etc.
  7. When all 4 fillets are finished cooking and removed from the pan, add the capers and the garlic to the skillet. Continue cooking over Medium heat for about 30 seconds.
  8. Next, add the Chicken Stock and Lemon Juice, stirring well. Cook over Low heat for about 2 minutes or until mixture has reduced slightly.
  9. Add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of Butter, the Chili Pepper Paste and Oregano, mixing well. Heat for 1 minute.
  10. Plate each Fish Fillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets and sprinkle with the Parsley.
  11. Serve with your favorite vegetable and side…Enjoy!
Main Dish




Salmon with Capers

Salmon with Capers

This is such a healthy and easy dish to make! It’s also Gluten Free and Keto Diet friendly! I especially love this recipe for those busy weeknights, since it’s fast and simple to prepare 🙂

  • 1 lb Salmon
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice (Fresh or Bottled)
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Basil, chopped (Or 1 teaspoon dried Basil)
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper (A pinch or Dash)
  • Capers (Top with as many or as few as you desire)
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Cover a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Basil, Garlic, Salt and Pepper. Whisk until fully blended. Set aside.
  4. Rinse the salmon in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Brush the Olive Oil mix onto the Salmon to thoroughly coat.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, depending on thickness of the Salmon.
  7. Top with Capers and serve with your choice of side and a freshly steamed veggie for a healthy and quick dinner….pairs well with steamed Asparagus and tiny boiled Red Potatoes 🙂 Enjoy!
Main Dish