Sunday, November 21, 2010

Chicken Piccata with Capers


Chicken Piccata with Capers
yield: Serves 2

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Ingredientsa 3/4-pound whole skinless boneless chicken breast, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegatable oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained bottled capers, chopped
3 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
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Preparation: Halve the chicken pieces horizontally with a sharp knife and flatten them slightly between sheets of plastic wrap. In a large heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the oil over moderately high heat until the foam subsides and in the fat sauté the chicken pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper, for 1 minute on each side, or until they are cooked through. Transfer the chicken with tongs to a platter and keep it warm, covered loosely. Pour off the fat in the skillet, to the skillet add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the wine, and the lemon juice, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the capers, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and spoon the sauce over the chicken.

2 comments:

Erica said...

there are so many ways to prepare chicken-this is one I haven't heard of. Putting it on my to do list.

life at mono lake said...

..this was the first dish paul ever made for me... i love it when he makes it... if you have a good chicken dish to share... send it on... seems we eat mostly fish and chicken...if i didnt love those things too much, i guess i would last longer than 12 months as a vegetarian...oh well, i guess that is why i have these big pearly whites.. have a good thanksgiving .. talk to you soon