Chicken Piccata With Garlic Potatoes

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Pollo Piccata – 28
Chicken breast with lemon capers, white wine sauce,  and served with garlic mashed potatoes and organic broccolini

Ingredients

Chicken

1.5 lb chicken breasts

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Cayenne pepper, to taste

All-purpose flour for dredging 

Sauce

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced (optional for extra flavor)

2 tablespoons Non-Pareil very small Capers

1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Chardonnay

50 ml (3 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon Knorr chicken powder dissolved in 70 ml (1/4 cup) hot water

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Garnish

1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

Lemon slices

To Serve

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Simple Microwaved Broccolini

Directions

Prepare the Chicken

• Slice the chicken breasts horizontally if they are thick, or pound them to about ½ inch thick for even cooking.

• Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

• Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.

Cook the Chicken

• Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Make the Sauce

• In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and pour in the white wine, chicken broth mixture, and fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

• If using garlic, add it now and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• Stir in the capers and simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.

• Add the butter and stir to emulsify it. 

Combine Chicken and Sauce

• Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.

• Simmer for another 2 minutes, allowing the chicken to soak up some of the flavors.

Garnish and Serve

• Remove the chicken from the heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

• You can garnish with lemon slices for a pop of color.

• Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables.

Notes

Inspiration 1

Inspiration 2

Potatoes

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