Chicken Piccata
* Exported from MasterCook *
Chicken Piccata
Recipe By : Sandy's Recipe Files
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 pounds chicken -- quartered
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup bottled capers* -- drained
2 tablespoons reserved brine from capers
Coat chicken with flour, shaking off excess. In a large heavy skillet, cook garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until garlic is pale golden. Add chicken and brown 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Add lemon juice and capers with reserved brine and simmer, covered, turning and basting chicken occasionally until juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pricked, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer chicken to a warm platter and skim fat from sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken.
Description:
"Dee-licious!"
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NOTES : *You can find capers at an Italian grocery or a larger grocery chain store.