Chicken Piccata With Angel Hair Pasta

Serves: 3

Jonathan Flatley

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

50

Sweetness

49

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Paprika

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 clove

Garlic (minced)

2 tbsps

Capers

Directions:

1

Whisk together flour, black pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish

2

Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, coating evenly; set aside

3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir and cook the garlic until light brown, about 1 minute

4

Remove the garlic from the skillet and set aside

5

Place 2 tablespoons of butter into the skillet with the olive oil

6

Cook the chicken pieces in the oil and butter over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes per side

7

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside

8

Pour the wine into the hot skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping the browned pieces from the bottom and sides of the pan

9

Boil the wine until it is reduced by half, about 5 minutes

10

Whisk in the chicken broth, reserved garlic, lemon juice and capers

11

Cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat

12

Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and parsley

13

Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes

14

Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat

15

Once the water is boiling, stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil

16

Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes

17

Drain well

18

Remove the chicken pieces to a serving dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons of the sauce and capers

19

Place the cooked angel hair pasta into the skillet with the remaining piccata sauce and toss to coat