Chicken Piccata (angel Hair Pasta) Recipe
boneless breasts of chicken marinated in lemon, olive oil and garlic, then sauced with capers and fresh herbs
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Sauce
Pasta
Method
Marinade
- 1
Prepare Chicken Marinade
In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for better flavor.
Cooking Chicken
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the marinade) and place the chicken in the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Making Sauce
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, capers, fresh parsley, and fresh thyme. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 3-5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add butter and stir until melted and combined.
Cooking Pasta
- 4
Cook Angel Hair Pasta
While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 4-5 minutes. Drain the pasta and reserve a little pasta water.
