Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata is one of my favorite dishes. I was first introduced to it years ago at a restaurant and fell in love.  Tender chicken breasts are pounded thin, are dredged in flour and seared until golden. The chicken is then simmered in a butter white wine sauce with fresh lemon and capers. Always remember to zest before squeezing a lemon.  Serve this dish over rice or pasta. You’ll impress your family and friends with this easy but seemingly fancy dish. Add a salad and rolls or crusty bread for a great meal.

 

 

 

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Slow Cooker Stewed Chicken

January is a cold month even here in Florida.  Cold weather always makes me crave comfort food filled with vegetables, broth, and protein.  I just love a single pot meal.  Today I’m using a crockpot to make stewed chicken.  If you are wondering what the difference is between chicken soup and chicken stew, the main difference is the amount of liquid versus the ingredients.  In soup your ingredients are usually floating in the broth while the hearty stew is filled with chunks of vegetables and meat with some broth.  Often when I plan on making chicken soup, it is in reality a stew.

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