Entrée: Chicken Picatta W / Choice Of Tomato Bouillon Or Creamy Lettuce Soup Or Mixed Green Salad Recipe

Directions: Chicken Piccata with side options (Tomato Bouillon, Creamy Lettuce Soup, or Mixed Green Salad)

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   1. Prep and season chicken

   Pat dry the chicken breasts. Season both sides with 1.5 tsp salt and 0.75 tsp black pepper.

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   2. Dredge and sear chicken

   Lightly dredge each breast in 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; shake off excess. In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high and sear chicken until golden on each side, about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

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   3. Make piccata sauce base

   In the same skillet, add minced garlic (from 5 cloves) and sauté briefly until fragrant. Deglaze with 0.25 cup dry white wine (optional) and simmer until reduced by half. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth.

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   4. Finish sauce with lemon and capers

   Stir in juice from 1 lemon. Add 2 tbsp capers. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and swirl in 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or butter if desired. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley.

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   5. Return chicken to pan

   Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the pieces. Keep warm while preparing the side.

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   6. Tomato Bouillon - Step 1

   Tomato Bouillon: In a pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté 0.5 medium onion and 2 cloves garlic until translucent.

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   7. Tomato Bouillon - Step 2

   Add 2 cups chopped tomatoes and 1 tbsp tomato paste; cook for 5 minutes, stirring.

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   8. Tomato Bouillon - Step 3

   Pour in 4 cups water; simmer 15–20 minutes. Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper.

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   9. Tomato Bouillon - Step 4

   Optional: purée for a smoother texture; adjust seasoning as needed.

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    10. Creamy Lettuce Soup - Step 1

    Creamy Lettuce Soup: In a pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté 0.5 medium onion and 2 cloves garlic until translucent.

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    11. Creamy Lettuce Soup - Step 2

    Add 4 cups chopped lettuce and 2 cups vegetable broth; simmer until tender, about 8–10 minutes.

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    12. Creamy Lettuce Soup - Step 3

    Blend until smooth; return to a gentle simmer.

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    13. Creamy Lettuce Soup - Step 4

    Stir in 1 cup milk and 1 tbsp flour to thicken. Season with 0.25 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper. If sauce is too thick, thin with more broth.

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    14. Mixed Green Salad - Step 1

    Wash and spin-dry 6 cups mixed greens. Slice 1 cup cucumber and 0.25 medium red onion; halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes.

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    15. Mixed Green Salad - Step 2

    Prepare the dressing: whisk 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil with 2 tbsp lemon juice; season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp pepper.

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    16. Mixed Green Salad - Step 3

    Toss greens, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes with dressing; adjust seasoning and serve.