Friday, June 25, 2010

Chicken Piccata


  • 4 boneless chicken breast cut lengthwise to make 8 pieces

  • 1 cup of flour for dredging

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp of freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 Tbls of butter

  • 2 Tbls of extr virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 cup of chicken broth

  • 1/4 cup of dry vermouth

  • 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 1/3 cup of capers, drained and rinsed

  • 1/3 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
    PREPARATION

  • Prepare the chicken by pounding thin between two sheets of wax paper.

  • Season the flour with salt and pepper.

  • Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour making sure you coat both sides.

  • In a large skillet heat the butter and the olive oil over medium heat.

  • Sauté the chicken for around 3 minutes on each side, add more butter if needed.

  • When all the chicken is done remove from the skillet and set aside.

  • Turn up the heat deglaze the pan with the broth, lemon juice, vermouth and capers.

  • Scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan and reduce.

  • Return the chicken to the pan for 5 more minutes.

  • Plate the chicken and pour the sauce all over.
    Garnish with parsley and serve with steamed vegetables and your ready to eat. Serves 4 to 6 people.

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