I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Chicken Piccata

Super easy recipe to make.  



CHICKEN PICCATA 

(serves 4)


Ingredients:

*2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in half

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1/2 cup all-purpose flour

*6 tablespoons butter

*5 tablespoon olive oil

*4 garlic cloves, minced

*1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)

*zest from one lemon 

*1/2 cup chicken stock or dry white wine

*1/4 cup capers, drained (optional)

*1/3 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped 


Directions:

~Pound out chicken to 1/4 inch thick.

~Season chicken with salt and pepper.

~Dredge chicken in flour and shake off any excess flour.

~In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons olive oil.

~When the oil/butter start to sizzle, carefully add the chicken.

~Cook about 3 minutes and each side.

~Remove chicken and transfer onto a plate.

~Add 2 more tablespoons butter and remaining oil to the skillet.

~Add the minced garlic and lemon zest, and stir, cooking for about 1 minute.

~Add the lemon juice, wine/chicken stock, and capers.

~Using a whisk or wooden spoon, stir to deglaze the bottom of the pan.

~Bring to a boil.

~Add chicken breasts and cook for another 5-6 minutes.

~Plate the chicken.

~Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.

~Pour sauce over chicken breasts.

~Garnish with parsley.

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