Cutlets trim cook time for recipe
Here is a quick version of an Italian classic, chicken with a white wine, lemon and caper sauce. Using thin chicken cutlets cuts the cooking time.
The thin cutlets take about 2 minutes per side to cook. To keep the thin cutlets juicy, try not to overcook the chicken. It will continue to cook slightly when removed from the heat. A meat thermometer should read 165 degrees.
Chicken Piccata 2½ tablespoons cornstarch,
divided use ½ cup water plus 3
tablespoons water Salt and ground black
pepper ¾ pound chicken cutlets 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 teaspoon minced garlic ½ cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons drained
capers 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Mix ½ tablespoon cornstarch with the 3 tablespoons water and set aside.
Place remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch on a plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken and roll in the cornstarch, making sure all sides are coated.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown 2 minutes per side or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Transfer to a plate and add the mushrooms and garlic to the skillet. Saute 2 minutes or until mushrooms are soft. Spoon mushrooms over chicken. Add the white wine to the skillet, scraping up the brown bits in the bottom of the skillet. Add the remaining ½ cup water. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Stir the cornstarch and water and add to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice, capers and parsley (if using) to the sauce and spoon over the chicken. Serve the chicken over the spaghetti.
Makes 2 servings.
Spaghetti ¼ pound whole-wheat
spaghetti 1 teaspoon olive oil Salt and ground black pepper Bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and boil 8 to 10 minutes or until the spaghetti is tender but still firm. Remove 2 tablespoons of the cooking water to a bowl. Add the olive oil and mix well. Drain the spaghetti and add to the bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss well.
Makes 2 servings.