Lunch

Chicken Piccata With Angel Hair Pasta

Name: Chicken Piccata With Angel Hair Pasta
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 cup all purpose flour; 0.33333334 pound angel hair pasta; 1 chicken breast; 2 Tablespoons capers; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons basil; 2 garlic cloves; 2 servings kosher salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 lemons; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes; 0.5 cup roma tomatoes; 1 Tablespoon butter

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Ingredients

all purpose flour0.5 cup
angel hair pasta0.33333334 pound
chicken breast1
capers2 Tablespoons
chicken broth1 cup
basil2 tablespoons
garlic cloves2
kosher salt and pepper2 servings
lemon zest1 teaspoon
lemons2
olive oil3 tablespoons
chili flakes0.25 teaspoon
roma tomatoes0.5 cup
butter1 Tablespoon

Instructions

1
Place cup of flour in a shallow dish.
2
Using a sharp knife, slice chicken breast in half.
3
Place a piece of wax paper on top of each piece of chicken and pound with a kitchen mallet until it is about inch thin.
4
Season the chicken well with salt and pepper.
5
Take the chicken and roll it into the flour, using your fingers to assist in adhering it to the meat.
6
Carefully shake off excess flour.
7
Repeat with second piece of chicken.In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
8
Slide chicken into the skillet and saute on each side until it becomes golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
9
Once chicken is done, transfer to a clean plate and tent with a sheet of aluminum foil.Begin boiling the pasta.Using the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and saute garlic until it becomes aromatic but not browned.
10
Add chili flakes, capers, lemon juice, lemon slices, zest, and chicken broth.
11
Use a wooden spoon to scrape off the tasty brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
12
Raise the temperature to medium high heat and allow the liquid to reduce by almost half.
13
While the liquid is reducing, use a fork to mash together remaining 1 tablespoon of flour and butter in a small bowl.
14
Whisk it into the reducing liquid and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes.
15
Be sure to whisk out any lumps of flour.
16
Check for seasonings and adjust with salt/pepper accordingly.
17
Drain the cooked pasta.
18
Toss the pasta in the lemon caper sauce, tomatoes, and basil, reserving a few spoonfuls of sauce.
19
Check for seasonings and adjust with salt/pepper accordingly.
20
Plate pasta and top each with a piece of chicken.
21
Spoon extra lemon caper sauce over the chicken and pasta.
22
Serve immediately.