Piccata Milanese Recipes

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 MILANESE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, combine flour and pepper in shallow dish. Dip chicken, 1 breast at a time, into flour mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast with flour mixture. Gently shake chicken to remove excess flour mixture.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 5 min. on each side or until done and golden brown on both sides. Transfer to paper towel-covered plate; cover to keep warm.
• Discard any oil remaining in skillet; wipe skillet with paper towel. Add pasta sauce to skillet; cook on medium-low heat 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add 1/2 cup pasta sauce; mix lightly. Serve topped with chicken, remaining pasta sauce, capers and parsley.