Best 2 Chicken Piccata Frugal Gourmet Recipes

Are you looking for a delectable dish that combines the zesty flavors of lemon, the savory richness of capers, and the tender succulence of chicken? Look no further than Chicken Piccata Frugal Gourmet. This tantalizing dish is not only bursting with flavor, but it's also remarkably easy on the wallet. With a few simple, affordable ingredients and a touch of culinary creativity, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will impress your taste buds without breaking the bank.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FRUGAL GOURMET'S CHICKEN PICCATA

Frugal Gourmet's Chicken Piccata image

This recipe is by Jeff Smith and was published in his book "The Frugal Gourmet". Hope you enjoy! ****Cook time is a guess.

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 chicken breasts
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
2 tablespoons chicken stock (optional)

Steps:

Saute onions, garlic and scallions in olive oil until tender. Remove from pan and set aside. Remove skins and bones from chicken and pound flat. Mix flour, salt and pepper and place in a flat bowl. Dip chicken pieces into flour and lightly brown them in butter, 2-3 minutes per side. Add sauteed onions and garlic. Over high heat, add sherry, lemon juice and capers. This should thicken to make a nice gravy for the chicken. If gravy becomes too thick, add some chicken stock.

CHICKEN PICCATA (FRUGAL GOURMET)

Chicken Piccata (Frugal Gourmet) image

Provided by linda mcdougal

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 finely chopped green onions
8 chicken breasts
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 c flour
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp dry sherry
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp capers,mnced
2 Tbsp chicken stock
8 lemon slices
2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Steps:

1. Saute the yellow onion, garlic and green onions in the olive oil just until tender.
2. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Remove skins and bones from chicken breasts and pound them flat.
4. Mix flour, salt and pepper together and place in flat bowl.
5. Dip chicken into flour mixture, lightly brown chicken in butter 2 or 3 minutes per side.
6. Add the sauted onions and garlic.
7. Over high heat add sherry, lemon juice and capers.
8. This should thicken to make a nice gravy for chicken.

Tips:

To save time, use a pre-made chicken broth or bouillon cubes.
If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or lemon juice.
For a thicker sauce, simmer it for a few minutes longer.
Serve the chicken piccata over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Garnish the dish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges.

Conclusion:

Chicken piccata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. With its bright and tangy flavors, Chicken piccata is a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give chicken piccata a try. You won't be disappointed!