Chicken Piccata - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved
    1/2 c. flour
    1 1/2 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
    dash or two of paprika
    3 Tbsp. each unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice and drained capers
    2 Tbsp. olive oil
    1/4 c. dry Marsala wine or Madeira wine
    1 c. chicken broth or bouillon
    1 lemon, thinly sliced and slices quartered
    1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced
Preparation
    Place chicken breasts between sheets of wax paper.
    Pound thin to about 1/4-inch thick.
    Combine flour and seasonings in bag. Add chicken breasts.
    Shake to coat well. Shake off excess.
    Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet until they bubble. Saute chicken breasts, a few at a time (do not crowd), about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
    Do not overcook. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm. Drain all excess butter and oil from pan. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to hot pan. Add wine (when the butter sizzles) and add 1/2 cup chicken broth.
    Let boil together for 2 minutes, scraping bottom of skillet. Add lemon juice; heat briefly. Return chicken to skillet placing lemon slices on top of breasts. Sprinkle capers over chicken. Cover and keep on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes. (Add more broth for more sauce.)
    Serve on platter. Sprinkle with parsley.
    Excellent with rice or pasta.

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