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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Chicken Piccata - Quick, Easy Meal

This time of year is too hot (at least here in Florida) to really want to cook much. Here is a easy and tasty meal that you can finish quickly. I used the chicken breasts that were already prepared into cutlets. I get them when they are on sale, otherwise you can slice and pound them into cutlets yourself.


Ingredients:
-3 tablespoons butter, divided
-1 tablespoon flour
-1 teaspoon seasoned salt
-large zip-top bag
-4 chicken breast cutlets (about 1 lb)
-1/4 cup water
-1 tablespoon capers
-juice of 1/2 lemon
-3 tablespoons white wine (optional)

Season cutlets with sea salt and pepper, place flour and seasoned salt in zip-top bag; shake to mix. Add chicken, seal tightly and shake to lightly dust each piece.


Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes, without turning, or until golden.
Turn chicken, add wine, then stir in capers, juice of one-half lemon (about 1 tablespoon), remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and 1/4 cup water. Cook 2-3 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken and internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F.

I also made some couscous with toasted pine nuts, since it cooks up quickly. It didn't get in the photo when it was finished. I guess it happened too quickly. You can also serve it with some fresh asparagus. Either a quick sauté or microwave like this:
1 pound fresh asparagus spears
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Cut 1 inch from tough root end of asparagus spears and discard. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Place in microwave-safe bowl with water.
Cover and microwave on HIGH 4-5 minutes, stirring once, or until desired tenderness. Drain asparagus; stir in butter and seasoned salt. Serve

The whole meal is so easy, quick, yet tasty. Hope this helps to take some of the summer heat off you!

I have summited this to Two for Tuesday

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34 comments:

  1. Picatta is one of my husband's favorite meals. I haven't made it in a while--thanks for jogging my memory!

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  2. Mmmmm, haven't had this in forever. Thanks for the reminder. :)

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  3. this is such a delicious yet simple recipe! i have got to make this soon now.. i'll probably pair it with couscous salad too.

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  4. I wanted something quick and when I saw the cutlets on sale it made me think of chicken piccata that I haven't made in awhile. It's delicious too!

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  5. Simply delicious! I hope you're cooking for me. hehe.... I'm feeling much better now after sweating. So, what's your today's plan? Blogging? ^_^ Anyway, hope you're having a fabulous time with Maranda. See ya!
    Cheers, Kristy

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  6. You are soo good at making delicious dishes that are a cinch to make. Love this super duper easy meal idea.

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  7. Kristy - of course one is for you! I'm trying not to spend too much time blogging. We went to a Tamp Bay baseball game on Sunday. Today we'll make some banana bread and kimbap. Glad you're feeling better!

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  8. Lyndesey I love this recipe! heard yummy! gloria

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  9. It looks delicious and this is a great recipe! Love the capers with chicken! It's a little toasty here today with storms on the way again. That's OK! We've only had to water plants twice this summer so far.

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  10. This looks simple and delicious. Perfect for a lazy weekend :P

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  11. Hi lindsey! Thanks for sharing this recipe on the two for Tuesday recipe blog hop! I am now following your blog! I adore chicken picata because capers are some of my favorite tiny savories! I have also made this recipe style using green peppercorns and it is delicious too! :) Keep it real! Alex@amoderatelife

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  12. simple chicken recipe, looks great

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  13. Quick and easy meal and coucous with pinenuts must be delicious too. I love it

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  14. I love chicken piccata! It's been far too long since I've had some. I wish I could reach in and grab a plate for myself. Thanks so much for sharing with Two for Tuesdays this week...my mouth is watering ;)

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  15. This looks like an excellent chicken recipe for a hot summer day....quick and easy!

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  16. Looking very appetizing indeed. I wouldn't have minded one bit having this at my table this evening ;o)

    Ciao for now,
    Claudia

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  17. Cool - Thank you, so nice of you to say.

    Gloria - thanks!

    Pam - we get those storms in the afternoon during the summers. It's nice to get cooled off a little.

    MaryMoh - yes it is.

    the Clark clan - I'm happy to share. Thanks for visiting here and the follow.

    Krishnaveni - thank you!

    Annie - yes I love pine nuts with couscous

    girlichef - I'm happy to share. It's been awhile since I've made it too. I don't know why!

    Mags - it is perfect for summer, quick and easy!

    Claudia - where were you? We were waiting for you! :D

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  18. Chicken piccata is one of my all time favorite dishes. Great job.

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  19. One of our all time favorites as well. I haven't made this in so long. It is a great and easy week night dish.

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  20. I love the way lemon and capers can perk up such a simple preparation of meat. Thanks for linking up with T4T.

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  21. Looks delicious and so easy to make too! I eat lots of chicken, will give this a try..thanks for sharing:D

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  22. Great simple dish indeed! Hearing all the horror stories about summer I am actually not looking forward to summer for the first time :)

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  23. This looks wonderful and I love your recipe. This is my first visit to your blog, so I've taken some time to read your earlier posts. I'm so glad I did. I really like your recipes and the welcoming tone of your blog. I'll be back often to see what else you've been cooking. I hope you are having a great day.

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  24. Love this, simple and healthy!

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  25. Fab! I love piccata and I love pine nuts, so this meal looks like yummy perfection to me. Lovely eats!

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  26. What a super easy chicken dish. I have never added capers - I bet that is the "secret ingredient" thanks for linking to Two for Tuesday!

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  27. Looks like a great combination of flavoursome ingredients, and easy to put together, too - yum ! I love capers & lemon juice together ....

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  28. made this last night! thanks!

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  29. I love chicken dishes like this! Looks comforting and delicious.

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  30. I love this chicken picatta...So simple...but so delicious.

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  31. hey Lyndsey
    what a great job with the picatta.....restaurant perfect!
    Dennis

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  32. Sounds like a perfect summer meal to me :-)

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  33. oh this looks wonderful and great with a nice healthy salad I don't think peri peri is served with cous cous just rice, I just wanted it he he

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  34. it's suppose to be 109 here tomorrow and this is the perfect kind of recipe!

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