Chicken picatta
Recipe by4 small chicken breasts, butterflied
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Whole wheat flour, for dredging
6Tbs smart balance butter
5Tbs olive oil
2/3c lemon juice
1-1/3c chicken stock
1/4c brined capers, rinsed
Parsley, for garnish
Prep. Time → 15 min
Cook Time → 25 min
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2Tbs butter and 3Tbs olive oil
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper
3. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess
4. Add to skillet and cook for 3 minutes or until browned
5. Flip and brown the other side
6. Remove chicken to plate with paper towels on it
7. Add 2 more Tbs butter, and 2Tbs olive oil to skillet
8. Brown remaining chicken on both sides and remove to plate
9. Pour off remaining oil/butter, leaving any brown bits in the skillet
10. Add lemon juice, stock, and capers to skillet and bring to boil, scraping the brown bits for extra flavor
11. Return all chicken to pan and simmer for 5minutes
12. Remove chicken to a serving platter
13. Add remaining 2Tbs butter to sauce and whisk vigorously
14. Check seasoning
15. Pour over chicken and garnish with parsley
main courses May 17, 2011 14:43
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