Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata

Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata

intermediate 30 minutes

with Creamy Mash and Green Beans

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast
  • Red Baby Potato(es)
  • Green Beans
  • Garlic Clove(s)
  • White Cooking Wine
  • Capers
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Fresh Italian Parsley
  • Chicken Broth Cube(s)
  • Flour Blend (allergen: wheat)

Necessary elements

Bakin Sheet, Foil, Medium pot, Sieve, Bowls, Large non-stick skillet, Whisk, Potato Masher

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1. Turn oven on to 450°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Peel and cut potato into 1 inch pieces. Add potato to a medium pot with enough salted water to cover 1 inch above potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for 1012 minutes, until fork tender. Drain potato in a sieve, add back to pot with 2 tbsp. butter and mash to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid to keep warm.

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2. Meanwhile, trim ends from green beans. Pick and finely chop parsley leaves. Pell and trim ends, finely chop garlic. On baking sheet, toss green beans with 1 tbsp. oil, half of the garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to oven and cook for 1417 minutes until golden and tender.

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3. Drain and pat dry chicken with paper towel. Season well with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss chicken and flour blend until evenly coated.

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4. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium. Once hot, add chicken and cook for 45 minutes per side, until golden and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.

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5. To skillet, add remaining garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add white cooking wine, 1/2 cup water, crumbled stock cube and cook for 12 minutes, whisking constantly until stock cube is dissolved. Add lemon juice to taste, capers, 2 tbsp. butter and half of the parsley, stirring to combine. Add 1 tbsp. water at a time until desired consistency is reached. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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6. Divide mashed potatoes and green beans between serving plates. If desired, slice chicken into 1/2 inch slices and place on the side. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with remaining parsley. Enjoy!