Chicken Piccata
 
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Chicken Piccata is such a simple meal to make, but it will have your guests wondering when you attended culinary school. With bursting flavor reminiscent of a five star restaurant you will love indulging in the comfort of your own home.
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Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 Chicken Breasts (or 1 butterflied in half)
  • ½ lb. of Pasta (your choice)
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • ¼ cup Capers
  • 2 tbsp. Lemon Juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp. Butter
  • ½ cup diced Onion
  • 1 clove of Garlic, minced
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
  3. Pound out your chicken breasts, or butterfly one breast to create 2 thinner breasts.
  4. Season both sides of the breasts with salt and pepper, and dredge in the flour.
  5. Cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on one side, and another 2-3 minutes on the other (or until cooked through). Remove the chicken and set aside.
  6. Add your choice of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions
  7. While the pasta cooks, add the diced onion to the pan the chicken was in (without rinsing or cleaning it out; add a little bit of oil if necessary).
  8. Cook the onions for about 2-3 minutes, then add the minced garlic and capers and cook for another minute or so. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and let simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir with a whisk and make sure to get all of the bits off the bottom of the pan.
  10. If your sauce is too thin add a little butter and flour. Start with a teaspoon or less of each; remember the sauce will thicken when it cools.
  11. Drain your pasta and remove the sauce from heat. Plate the pasta tossed in some of the sauce, and the chicken on top of the pasta with sauce poured over the top.
Recipe by An Aspiring Housewife at https://anaspiringhousewife.com/2018/02/14/chicken-piccata/