Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Friday, December 5, 2014

Chicken Piccata

This time of the year gets hectic for all of us.  Not only is it difficult to fit cooking anything interesting into the day; it is difficult to fit in the time to post.  Save this recipe.  It is quick, good and light.  You may not keep capers on hand in your pantry all the time, but once you taste this you will always stock a small jar.  They are tart and exotic tasting.  Gives your fast dish a bit of class.

Chicken Piccata
printable recipe

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and cut into 4 pieces
salt and pepper
flour for dredging
3 T. butter, divided
3 T. olive oil
1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. chicken stock
1/4 c. brined capers, rinsed
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Dredge lightly in flour, shaking off all of the excess.
Heat oil and 2 T. butter in a heavy skillet. Slide in the chicken pieces.  Cook on one side for about 3 minutes until browned.
Flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until browned.
Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add the lemon juice, stock and capers to the pan.  Whisk until smooth.  Season if needed with salt and pepper.  Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and continue to whisk until melted and smooth. 
Return the chicken to the pan.  Simmer for 5-10 minutes until cooked through.  Serve with sauce.

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