Chicken Piccata

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Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch - divided
  • 1/2 cup water plus 3 Tbsp. of water
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 2/3 lb. chicken cutlets (about 1/2" thick)
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. drained capers
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch with 3 Tbsp. water and set aside.

Place remaining 2 Tbsp. cornstarch on a plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken and roll in the cornstarch, making sure all sides are coated.

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown 2 minutes per side.

Transfer to a plate and add the mushrooms and garlic to the skillet. Saute 2 minutes or until mushrooms are soft. Spoon mushrooms over chicken. Add the white wine to the skillet, scraping up the brown bits at the bottom of the skillet. Add remaining 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Stir the cornstarch and water that was set aside and add to the skillet.

Cook, stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice, capers and parsley to the sauce and spoon over the chicken.

Serve of spaghetti.