Chicken Piccata

11m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chicken breasts into smaller pieces and season them with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  2. 2Chop the small red onion and garlic.
  3. 3Chop the parsley and put it in a small glass container.
  4. 4Mix the all-purpose flour with salt, pepper, and dried herbs on a large plate.
  5. 5Add water to the flour mixture and stir it until it forms a batter.
  6. 6Dredge the seasoned chicken pieces into the flour mixture.
  7. 7Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  8. 8Add the breaded chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown.
  9. 9In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  10. 10Add capers to the skillet and cook for about a minute.
  11. 11Add lemon juice and sun-dried tomatoes.
  12. 12Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
  13. 13Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and stir gently.
  14. 14Add parsley to garnish.
  15. 15Cook the asparagus in a separate pan with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic until tender.
  16. 16Serve the chicken piccata over a bed of rice and asparagus.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried herbs
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 small red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 serving cooked rice

Equipment

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