Mango Chicken Piccata Food

CHICKEN PICCATA

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.
• Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

CHICKEN PICCATA

Steps:

• Chop the onion and set aside.
• Crush the garlic and add to the onions.
• Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, parsley, capers and black pepper.
• Cut each chicken breast in half to make 4 thin filets.
• Salt and pepper the chicken.
• Pat the chicken in bread crumbs to coat.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet- there should be enough to coat the bottom (note: try not to use a non-stick skillet).
• Cook chicken on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned.
• Remove chicken from skillet and throw in the onions and garlic.
• Sautee for about 5 minutes or until onions are softened.
• Add the chicken broth mixture and bring to a simmer.
• Add the chicken and let simmer for a few minutes to heat.
• Garnish with lemon slices or parsley.

CHICKEN PICCATA

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 large sheets of plastic wrap.
• Using meat pounder or rolling pin, lightly pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Mix 1 tablespoon butter and 1 1/2 teaspoons flour in small bowl until smooth and set aside.
• Place additional flour in shallow baking dish.
• Dip chicken into flour to coat; shake off excess.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets.
• Add 2 chicken breasts to each skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3- 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer chicken to platter; tent with foil to keep warm.
• Bring wine, lemon juice and broth to boil in one of the skillets over medium-high heat.
• Whisk in butter-flour mixture and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in capers, parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
• Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over chicken and serve.