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Lemon Chicken Piccata

MelodyL
This is an easy yet elegant dinner recipe for 2 people, that could easily be doubled to serve 4.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 2-4 Boneless Chicken Breasts (pounded thin) (or 3-6 Boneless Chicken Breast Strips)
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • Flour for Dredging
  • Olive oil (for coating the frying pan and for boiling the pasta)
  • 4 tblsp Butter
  • 1/3 cup Freshly-Squeezed Lemon Juice (about 1/2 Lemon)
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Brined Capers
  • 1-2 tblsp Dried Parsley (or chop about 1/3 cup Fresh Parsley)
  • Water (for boiling the pasta)
  • Angel Hair Pasta
  • 1 bag Frozen Corn (for microwave steaming)

Instructions
 

  • Season the pounded chicken with the salt and pepper, then dredge it in the flour.
  • Add half of the butter (2 tblsp) to the olive oil and sauté the chicken in the frying pan until browned (about 6 minutes).
  • Once the chicken is browned, add the broth, the lemon juice, the other 2 tblsp of butter, the capers, and the parsley. Let everything simmer, on low, while you get the pasta cooking.
  • Bring a pot of water to boiling, with a bit of olive oil and salt. Add a couple of handfuls of the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook only until done (about 6 minutes). It can then rest 4-5 minutes before draining. Once drained, add it into your pan of chicken and sauce. Toss well, to make sure all the chicken and pasta is coated with the sauce.
  • While the pasta is resting, place a bag of frozen steaming corn in the microwave for about 3-4 minutes. (The frozen steamed corn goes well with the pasta and chicken.)
  • Divide the chicken, pasta, and sauce onto the necessary plates, and serve with the steamed corn. Dinner is ready, and it will be delicious!

Notes

Though the picture shows slices of lemon, they are not necessary to the recipe. Feel free to add them if you like.
Also, if you'd prefer something other than corn, of course you could substitute anything you like.
Keyword Capers, Chicken Breasts, Lemony, Picatta, Saucy