Grilled chicken doesn’t have to be smothered in barbecue sauce to be good.
Sometimes, especially when it’s hot, lighter is better.
Capers, tarragon and lemon add lots of flavor to simple chicken breasts, but with a lighter twist.
The chicken is marinated for just 15 minutes, then grilled and finished with a lemon, tarragon, caper sauce.
Garnish with a few lemon slices if you like.
The recipe, Grilled Chicken Breasts Piccata, has been updated, nutrition information added, and re-posted here: Grilled Chicken with Lemon & Capers.
It’s been hot here.
Sunday was 95F, Monday was 98F, yesterday was 102F…..
In honor of the first day this year over 100F we went to the beach.
This was a new beach for us, on the Atlantic. In the past we’ve gone to the Basin at Arcachon which is quite protected.
This beach had surf…. and surfers. Although it was a pretty calm day.
The beach went on forever in both directions. I was amazed at how many people there were, sunbathing on the sand in 102F temperatures.
Actually, I was amazed at how many people still spend time getting a suntan. Obviously one does not slather on the sunscreen then go to the beach and bake in the sun….
There was even a massage hut….
The town itself was fun. Much more laid back than than Arcachon.
When we were walking along the beach we passed a family with young children…. Who were calmly walking along naked.
No one seemed to care or even to notice.
Definitely a more relaxed atmosphere…..
I’m pretty sure there are no million euro houses in the neighborhood.
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Did you swim in the 100+ heat. Hope so.
I live in Michigan. I’ve been to Florida several times. I’ll still take my Great Lakes over the ocean any day. I can’t stand the ‘coated’ feeling I always have after swimming in the salt water. I know, not everyone feels that way. I can’t help it. Even though it’s only my lower legs that ever get wet, I just can’t stand that…ugh feeling.
I love chicken with capers and lemon. Sometimes, I serve it with a side of pasta or rice, just enough to soak up the sauce but not enough to overpower the dish. I’ve never tried it with the tarragon before so I’m going to have to this next week since chicken with capers just happens to be on my menu! 🙂
Wow, that’s hot! I’d have gone in the water up to my neck.
Love capers and love a beach trip but my days of suntanning are long over !!! I am glad you enjoyed your day.
Phoenicia…. we waded – it was wonderfully cool.
nighstmusic, they had showers everywhere to rinse off which was nice. I really like the addition of tarragon – seems to work really well with the capers.
Zoomie, yes, it was hot. The sand was hot…. I’d forgotten that part lol
kate, I was never big on suntanning – I got bored too quickly. Or, if I had a good book, lost track of time and got burnt 😉