Microwave Chicken Piccata
Serves: 3
Meagan Lindgren
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
51
Spice
52
Sweetness
47
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tsp
Kosher Salt1 tbsp
Lemon Juice (fresh)2 tsps
Capers (drained)1 tbsp
Parsley (coarsely chopped)Directions:
1
Arrange asparagus in an even layer in baking dish
2
Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, then arrange in an even layer over asparagus
3
Pour lemon juice over and top with lemon slices and capers
4
Cover with plastic wrap, poke a small hole in the center, and microwave on high 2 minutes
5
Remove from microwave, flip and rotate chicken pieces, re-wrap, and microwave on high another 2 minutes
6
Pierce chicken with a paring knife; if juices don't run clear, continue microwaving at 10-second intervals
7
Transfer chicken, asparagus, and lemon slices to a serving platter; immediately whisk butter into liquid in baking dish until melted
8
Stir in parsley, then pour over chicken to serve
9
Arrange asparagus in an even layer in baking dish
10
Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, then arrange in an even layer over asparagus
11
Pour lemon juice over and top with lemon slices and capers
12
Cover with plastic wrap, poke a small hole in the center, and microwave on high 2 minutes
13
Remove from microwave, flip and rotate chicken pieces, re-wrap, and microwave on high another 2 minutes
14
Pierce chicken with a paring knife; if juices don't run clear, continue microwaving at 10-second intervals
15
Transfer chicken, asparagus, and lemon slices to a serving platter; immediately whisk butter into liquid in baking dish until melted
16
Stir in parsley, then pour over chicken to serve