Chicken Piccata

Chicken piccata is said to be nothing more than chicken breast cutlets, dredged in flour, browned then served with a sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers and stock.

While this recipe fits the definition, the sauce and chicken preparation have been separated. I found that making the sauce after you cook the chicken has varied results.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup (80 g) of all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of salt
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of pepper
• ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) of lemon pepper
• 1 pound (450 g) of chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of butter
• 2 cloves (5-10 mg) of garlic
• ¾ cup (180 ml) of chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) of Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon (5 ml) of capers

Preparation

1. In a bag or container, mix flour less 1 tablespoon (15 ml), salt, pepper and lemon pepper.
2. Cut chicken breasts in half, place one piece at a time into bag, shake to cover.
3. In an oiled medium pan on medium heat.  Cook chicken on all sides until meat is no longer pink in the center.  Set aside, keep warm using tin foil.
4. Scrape up some brown bits from the pan and set aside.
5. In a small saucepan, add oil and butter. Melt butter on medium heat.
6. Add garlic and sauté for a minute.
7. Add flour and stir until you have a consistent mix.
8. Add chicken broth, brown bits, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Continue heating and stir until sauce thickens.
9. Add in capers and wait until they are heated through.
10. Serve chicken covered with sauce.  Makes four portions.