Thursday, May 7, 2009

Chicken Piccata


Ingredients:
2 boneless chicken breasts, butterflied & cut in half
sea salt and fresh ground pepper
flour for dredging
4 Tbsp butter substitute (like Smart Balance or Earth Balance)
5 Tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup capers, minced
1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour and shake off. In large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter and 3 Tbsp oil. When sizzles add 2 pieces chicken and cook 3 minutes till browned. Cook 3 more minutes on other side. Transfer to plate. Melt another tablespoon butter and add 2 Tbsp oil. Cook other 2 pieces chicken and remove to plate. Add lemon juice, stock and capers to pan. Bring to a boil scraping up bits from pan. Return chicken to pan and simmer 5 minutes. Remove to platter. Add 1 Tbsp butter to sauce, whisk vigorously. Pour over chicken and garnish with parsley.

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