CHICKEN PICCATA

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Cook's Illustrated has the best technique descriptions I've ever seen and this recipe, with a little tweaking, is the best piccata I've ever tried with an assertive lemon accent.

Provided by Sue Freeman

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large lemons
1 1/2 lbs turkey cutlets or 1 1/2 lbs veal cutlets
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, minced (or 1 tsp minced garlic)
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons drained small capers
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Halve one lemon lengthwise and slice one half crosswise into 1/8-1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Juice the remaining 1 1/2 lemons to obtain 1/4 cup juice.
  • Salt & pepper each cutlet generously and coat each with flour.
  • Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot, add 2 tbsp oil, saute half of the cutlets until medium brown (2 minutes per side).
  • Transfer cutlets to warm plate.
  • Add remaining oil and repeat with remaining cutlets.
  • Add shallot or garlic to pan over medium heat -- saute until fragrant (30 seconds).
  • Add stock and lemon slices, increase heat to high and deglaze pan; simmer until liquid reduces to about 1/3 cup.
  • Add lemon juice and capers and simmer until sauce reduces again to 1/3 cup.
  • Remove pan from heat, swirl in butter until it melts and thickens sauce; swirl in parsley.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.7, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 133.7, Sodium 415, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 40.1

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