Light Chicken Piccata - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    8 ounces lowfat plain yogurt
    4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon paprika
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 teaspoon margarine
    1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 cup white vermouth
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 cup lemon juice
    1/2 cup water
    2 tablespoons capers
Preparation
    Coat chicken with yogurt, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
    Rinse chicken, and pat dry with paper towels.
    In a bowl, stir together flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    Heat oil, margarine, and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning to brown both sides, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate, and keep warm.
    Pour vermouth into skillet, and scrape brown bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, water, and capers. Cook until reduced by half.
    Return chicken to the pan, and simmer 3 minutes.

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