Chicken Piccata with Artichokes

prep time:: 40 min
total time:: 40 min

Makes 2 servings

Zoe has a favorite recipe of this, and I’m not sure this is the same. But, it’s probably very close as this is a classic recipe with only the slightest variations.

ingredients

a 3/4-pound whole skinless boneless chicken breast, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
14 oz. artichoke hearts, quartered
1 tablespoon drained bottled capers, chopped
3 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves

directions

Halve the chicken pieces horizontally with a sharp knife and flatten them slightly between sheets of plastic wrap. In a large heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the oil over moderately high heat until the foam subsides and in the fat sauté the chicken pieces, seasoned with salt and pepper, for 1 minute on each side, or until they are cooked through. Transfer the chicken with tongs to a platter and keep it warm, covered loosely. Pour off the fat in the skillet, to the skillet add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the wine, and the lemon juice, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the artichokes, capers, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and spoon the sauce over the chicken.

Source: Epicureous (Gourmet, April 2007)