Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This classic piccata sauce is also a traditional accompaniment to veal medallions. Ingredients:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded thin and cut into 2-inch pieces |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/4 cup butter, divided |
1 cup dry white wine |
1/3 cup chicken broth |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons capers |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta, cooked and drained |
Directions:
1. Whisk together flour, black pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, coating evenly; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir and cook the garlic until light brown, about 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and set aside.
2. Place 2 tablespoons of butter into the skillet with the olive oil. Cook the chicken pieces in the oil and butter over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
3. Pour the wine into the hot skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping the browned pieces from the bottom and sides of the pan. Boil the wine until it is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth, reserved garlic, lemon juice and capers. Cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and parsley. Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
5. Remove the chicken pieces to a serving dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons of the sauce and capers. Place the cooked angel hair pasta into the skillet with the remaining piccata sauce and toss to coat.
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