Chicken Picatta

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves3 tbsp butter, room temperature1.5 tbsp whole wheat flour2 tbsp olive oil1/3 cup white wine1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup canned low salt, chicken broth1/4 cup drained capers1/4 cup chopped, fresh parsley1 cup mushroom, white
Directions
1.) pound chicken flat and sprinkle with salt and pepper
2.) mix 1 tbsp butter and 1.5 tbsp flour in a small bowl until smooth
3.) Place additional flour in shallow baking dish.
4.) Dip chicken into flour to coat and shake off excess
5.) heat oil and cook chicken and mushrooms until golden and cooked through, about 4 min. per side.
6.) transfer chicken to platter, tent with foil to keep warm
7.) Bring wine, lemon juice, and broth to boil in skillet over medium high heat
8.) whisk in butter, flour mix and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 min.
9.) Stir in Capers, parsley, and remaining 2 tbsp butter
10.) Season to taste with salt and pepper
11.) Pour sauce over chicken and serve

Can be served with pasta and roasted red peppers for a nice color combo (Nutritional value will vary with this addition)

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMVG85.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 259.1
  • Total Fat: 12.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 80.0 mg
  • Sodium: 711.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 30.6 g

Member Reviews
  • LESSOFMOORE
    This sounds good. - 5/25/21