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Chicken Picatta with Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 C whole wheat orzo
3 Tbs lemon juice
2 1/2 Tbs olive oil
1/2 C finely chopped parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 C flour
4 4oz chicken breast cutlets
1/4 C finely chopped shallot
2 tsp minced fresh garlic
6 thin lemon slices
1 Tbs capers
1 Tbs unsalted butter
Directions:
Directions:
Cook orzo per package directions, omit salt & fat; drain. Spread orzo on baking sheet, cool 10 min.
Place orzo in bowl, add 1 Tbs juice, 1 1/2 Tbs oil, parsley, salt & pepper. Stir to combine
Place flour in shallow dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper. Dredge chicken in flour.
Heat 1 Tbs oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken to pan, cook 3 min on each side or until done. Place chicken on platter... do not wipe out pan.
Add shallot & garlic to pan, cook 2 min stirring frequently... Stir in 2 Tbs juice & lemon slice, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat to low, add capers & butter. Spoon lemon mixture over chicken.. Serve with orzo

 

 

 

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