Last week, DB~ wanted something different for a chicken dish and suggested Chicken Piccata. I found a recipe that was a variation on a basil-cream chicken dish that I already do.
I seasoned the chicken breasts with some salt and pepper and then dredged them in flour. In a skillet over medium heat, I melted two tablespoons of butter and mixed in two tablespoons of olive oil. Once blended, I added the chicken and browned each side for four minutes.
I removed the chicken and put it on a side plate, covering it with aluminum foil to retain the heat. In the skillet, I melted one additional tablespoon of butter and added one cup of chicken stock, the juice of one fresh lemon, and 1/4 cup of rinsed capers.
I got this mix to a simmer, with the residual flour acting as a thickener, and blended everything together. I then put the chicken back in the skillet and covered it with the sauce, cooking it for just three more minutes.
It had a nice flavor profile of the saltiness of the capers coupled with the sweetness of the lemon. It was a good suggestion by DB~ and will probably be in the semi-regular food rotation.
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