Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Lemon Chicken Piccata

So, so simple!

Ingredients:
2 (8oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
1/3 c. sauvignon blanc, or other crisp, tart wine
1/4 c. fat free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tbsp. capers, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped


Directions:
1.   Split chicken breast halves in half horizontally to form 4 cutlets.  Place cutlets in a Ziploc bag and pound away until they are about 1/4 in. in thickness.  
2.   Sprinkle cutlets evenly with salt and pepper.  Place flour in shallow dish and dredge cutlets in flour.
3.   Melt 1 tbsp. butter in large skillet over med-high heat.  Add 2 cutlets to pan and saute for 2 minutes.  Turn cutlets over and saute for 1 more minute.  Remove cutlets from pan and repeat procedure with remaining butter and cutlets.
4.   Add wine to pan, and bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.  Cook 1 minute or until broth mixture is reduced to 2 tbsp. or about 4 minutes.  
5.   Stir in juices, capers, and sugar.  
6.   Sprinkle with parsley.
7.   Enjoy!


*Cooking Light Favorite Comfort Food Recipes, January 2012