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Lemon Chicken Piccata with Garlic and Herb Orzo and Rice Pilaf

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Crybaby

Crybaby

Lemon Chicken Piccata
Makes 4 servings.

3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2-inch medallions  (I cut the breasts in half horizontally, pounding if necessary)
Salt and pepper to taste  
1/2 cup all-purpose flour  
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed  
1 clove garlic, minced  
1 cup low sodium chicken broth  
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced  
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice  
2 Tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed  
3 Tablespoons butter  
2 Tablespoons minced Italian parsley  

1. Preheat oven to 200°F.  Place a serving platter into the oven to warm.
Season the chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper and dredge them in flour. Shake off excess flour. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet; pan-fry the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches and do not crowd skillet, adding oil as needed. Place the chicken pieces onto the warmed platter in the oven.
2. When finished with all the chicken, drain most of the oil from the skillet, leaving a thin coating on the surface of the pan.  Cook and stir the minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth. Scrape and dissolve any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the lemon slices and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces to about 2/3 cup, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the lemon juice and capers; simmer until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes more. Drop the butter into the skillet and swirl it into the sauce by tilting the skillet until the butter is melted and incorporated. Add the parsley; remove from heat and set aside.
4. Arrange the chicken medallions on serving plates and spoon sauce over each portion to serve.

Here's another one of my favorites that I've revised to our liking to go along with it!

Garlic and Herb Orzo and Rice Pilaf
Serves 4.

1 Tablespoon olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh thyme leaves OR basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In a large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
2. Add orzo and rice; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the green onions, thyme, parsley and salt. Serve. Sprinkle some grated Parmesan on top if desired.

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