Simple chicken piccata for two.

This is one of my favorite recipes, and somehow I always forget how tasty it is.  The lemon adds a brightness to this dish that makes it really pop, and the capers pair well with that bright flavor.  Mm!  Today, I served it over some pasta that I drizzled some good olive oil into, and topped with a little oregano.

Portion wise, I think this makes the right amount for two people, which is nice since usually meals are more family-size, which means we eat a lot of leftovers!  If you try it out, I'd love to hear your thoughts.


Ingredients: 

2  skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
1/4 tsp  sea salt
1/4 tsp  freshly ground pepper
2 Tbs  unsalted butter
1 Tbs  extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup  fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup  reduced sodium chicken broth, plus some extra for deglazing
1/8 cup  fresh capers, rinsed
All Purpose Flour, for dredging

1 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped ** optional, for garnish (I didn't use it in these photos!)

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge chicken in flour to coat lightly.

In a large sauté pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add the chicken and cook until just brown, about 3 minutes per side.  Transfer to plate.

Add the broth, lemon juice, and capers to the same pan.  Bring the broth mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.  (Fun fact: this is called deglazing!)  Return chicken to pan and simmer until just cooked through.  Using tongs, transfer chicken to plates.

Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the sauce, and use a little of the extra chicken broth (if necessary) to deglaze the pan and finish sauce.  Pour sauce over the chicken.  Garnish with parsley if you're feeling fancy! ;)


* I usually serve this over a small portion of capellini pasta.  If you want to be healthier than me, try some zucchini noodles!  I think this dinner is also best served with a fresh salad.  Enjoy!

P.s. I know the directions say to whisk, and I'm clearly not whisking. I need to do some dishes, ha! #KeepingItReal

Speaking of #KeepingItReal, here's a goofy pic to show you the mess behind the photos, including an unfiltered me! :)
Tan brought to you by St. Tropeze bronzing mousse - aka, how I'll be staying brown this summer. (Thanks for the tip, Esther!)