CHICKEN PICCATA

Ingredients

  • SEASON:
  • 4 chicken cutlets
  • SAUTE IN:
  • 2 T. vegetable oil
  • DEGLAZE WITH:
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 t. garlic, minced
  • ADD:
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken
  • broth
  • 2 T. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 T. capers, drained
  • Sauteed cutlets
  • FINISH WITH:
  • 2 T. unsalted butter
  • Fresh lemon slices
  • GARNISH WITH:
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Season cutlets with salt and pepper then dust with flour. Spray a saute pan with nonstick spray, add vegetable oil,and heat over medium-high. Saute cutlets 2-3 minutes on one side. Flip the cutlets over and saute the other side 1-2 minutes with the pan covered. Transfer cutlets to a warm plate; pour off fat from the pan. Deglaze pan with wine and add minced garlic. Cook until garlic is slightly brown and liquid is nearly gone, about 2 minutes. Add broth, lemon juice, and capers. Return cutlets to pan and cook on each side I minute. Transfer cutlets to a warm plate. Finish with butter and lemon slices. Once butter melts, pour sauce over cutlets. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.