Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Chicken Piccata

I love the Food Network.

I find so many recipes that I remake to be a little bit healthier.

Don't let anyone tell you that you have to stay away from butter. Organic butter in moderation is good for you. If you have never tried it, you will love it. Just the feel and taste of it is amazing. You will never go back to the fake butter ever!

Tonight I took out some chicken and thought I would make up some chicken piccata for the boys and I for dinner.

Here is my favorite recipe for that dish. Hope you enjoy it as we do.




* 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
* garlic powder and freshly ground black pepper
* All-purpose flour, for dredging
* 6 tablespoons organic unsalted butter
* 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 cup chicken stock
* 1/4 cup brine capers, rinsed
* 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped


Season chicken with garlic powder and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of organic 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 lined with paper towels.

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.

I'll be serving this with wild rice and broccoli.

**Healthier version**

Just take the chicken breast, slice it in half length wise. Season and bake. You can make a great lemon sauce with just the following ingredients:

* 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 cup chicken stock
* 1/4 cup brine capers, rinsed
* 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
* 3 tablespoons organic butter

Bring to a boil and pour over baked chicken.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Sweet Creations by Stephanie: Apple Squares with Maple Glaze

Sweet Creations by Stephanie: Apple Squares with Maple Glaze: "I saw this recipe over on Sprinkled with Flour's website.  I made it the other day and took it to our friends house..."

I always love my dear friend Stephanies creations.