Picaditas From Puebla Food

PICADITAS FROM PUEBLA

Steps:

• 1. with masa,make 6- 2 1/2 inch balls press down between two plastic enough to form thick little tortillas, cook over a med. hot gridle(COMAL)both sides, let them cool for a couple of minutes, then pinch edges all around like raising them up to make them look like a little plate,put them back on the gridle and add 1 teaspoon of very hot lard, 1teaspoon onion, refried beans, green salsa to taste, 1 teaspon cotija chesse top with sour cream .

CHICKEN PICCATA - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

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.