Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Friday, October 14, 2011

Chicken Scallopini

Last time I checked this was just plain old Chicken Piccata. But Chicken Scallopini sounds just as good, right? Let's test it out and see.

INGREDIENTS

4 (6 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

Cooking spray

1/2 cup fat-free, less sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup dry white wine

4 Tbsp. capers

1 Tbsp. light butter

DIRECTIONS

Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat tenderizer or rolling pin. Brush chicken with lemon juice, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in breadcrumbs.

Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook about 3 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Remove from pan and keep warm.

Add broth and wine to pan, and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in capers and butter.

VERDICT
Yup, definitely good. It definitely needs the pan sauce over the top though. My poor picky father ate the chicken plain. Not too much taste there, dad.

NUTRITION

Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce • Calories: 206 • Fat: 4.6 g • Carbs: 7.7 g • Fiber: 0.6 g • Protein: 29.2 g

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