Bird's Chicken Piccata

2Bleu's Note:

Picatta has never been simpler to make. Using cubed chicken makes it easy, economical, and diner friendly. This recipe is great served over pasta along with some garlic bread for a wonderfully elegant dinner. You can use veal or shrimp in place of the chicken if you like.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ cup flour
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup white wine
• ½ cup fat-free chicken broth
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
• 1 lemon , cut into wedges

Directions:

1. Combine flour, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a plastic grocery (or large ziplock) bag. Add chicken and shake to coat well. Set aside.
2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Shake excess flour from chicken pieces and place in skillet and saute for about 5 minutes, until golden brown. Do not overcook. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside, covered to keep warm.
3. Remove all but 2 Tbsp of fat, retaining browned bits of breading. Stir wine and broth into pan drippings, deglazing the pan.
4. Add lemon juice, capers, and parsley. Return chicken to skillet, tossing to coat. Reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking until sauce thickens slightly and chicken is cooked thru. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

Reviews

[AZPARZYCH]

Great chicken, the sauce has a ton of flavor and makes this dish excellent! I used b/s chicken thighs but otherwise followed the recipe. Wasn't sure how the DSs would take to this since there are some strong flavors in the sauce but they both cleaned their plates! Made for PRMR.

[maryjanejam]

Ridiculously easy to make, but it tastes like extra effort was required. This shows up on my table often with a side of broccoli.

[lilorchid82]

Initially, I thought that the dish was a little tart. But after the flavors melded it was quite delicious. My husband said it was restaurant quality. I will be making this again. thank you.