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Chicken Piccata




Source of Recipe


Miami Mediterranean Diet






List of Ingredients



• 4 (3 oz. each) chicken breast fillets, lightly pounded
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  
• 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
  
• 2 Tbsp. dry white wine
  
• 4 tsp. lemon juice
  
• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  
• 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  
• 1 Tbsp. capers
  
• Lemon wedges for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Heat one teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet, add chicken fillets and cook until fillets are lightly browned and centers cooked. Transfer chicken to a hot place to keep warm. Add remaining teaspoon of oil and garlic to skillet and cook for 30 seconds to soften. Combine chicken broth, wine, lemon juice and flour in skillet where chicken was cooked. Stir to blend, continue stirring until mixture thickens. Stir in parsley and capers; spoon sauce over fillets.
   
2. Place each fillet on a plate; spoon mixture over fillets. Garnish with lemon wedges. Add hot cooked spinach linguine or pasta of choice. Serve with one cup of pasta.
   






Final Comments


Makes four servings. Nutritional values: 289 calories, 10g protein, 4g fat, 39g carbohydrates, 41mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 1g fiber.