CHICKEN PICCATA WITH ORZO

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH ORZO image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked orzo
2 tsp grated lemon rind
4 (4 oz) chicken cutlets
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chilled butter, cut into small pieces
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp capers

Steps:

1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain. Stir in lemon rind. 2. While orzo cooks, heat a large skillet over medium high-heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid almost evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Add broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Remove from heat; add butter, stirring until butter melts. Stir in parsley and capers. Serve over orzo.