Light Chicken Piccata

Name: Light Chicken Piccata
Ingredients: 8 ounces lowfat plain yogurt; 4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon margarine; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup white vermouth; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons capers

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces lowfat plain yogurt
4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup white vermouth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons capers

Directions

1

Coat chicken with yogurt, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
2

Rinse chicken, and pat dry with paper towels.
3

In a bowl, stir together flour, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4

Heat oil, margarine, and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in skillet over medium heat. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning to brown both sides, about 15 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate, and keep warm.
5

Pour vermouth into skillet, and scrape brown bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, water, and capers. Cook until reduced by half.
6

Return chicken to the pan, and simmer 3 minutes.