easy/peasy essentials: skillet chicken & veggies

Name: Easy/Peasy Essentials: Skillet Chicken & Veggies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 2 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless; 2 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/4 cup(s) white wine, i chose a chardonnay; 1 tablespoon(s) small capers with juice; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, freshly squeezed; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; - veggies, i chose some cauliflower; ## ADDITIONAL ITEMS; - pecorino romano, freshly grated, for topping; - lemon wedges for squeezing

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Nov 4, 2017

You are beginning to kick back, when the doorbell suddenly rings. You check the front door camera, and see that it is two of your good friends, and you know they will want to stay for dinner. What do you do… 1. Stay real still and hope they think that you are away from home. 2. Call the police, and have them arrested for trespass. 3. Open the dang door, and figure out something quick for dinner. Okay, I did think about options 1 and 2; however, I chose 3, and this is what I made for a quick, but tasty dinner... In under 25 minutes. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 large chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
2 tablespoons sweet butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 cup white wine, i chose a chardonnay
1 tablespoon small capers with juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- veggies, i chose some cauliflower
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- pecorino romano, freshly grated, for topping
- lemon wedges for squeezing

How To Make easy/peasy essentials: skillet chicken & veggies

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

I do not have all the photos for this recipe, and there are two very sensible reasons for this: 1. Taking photos of the process was a last-minute decision. 2. I had already polished off half a bottle of chardonnay, before I heard the doorbell ring. That is my story, and I intend to stick with it.
Step 3

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

Cut the two chicken breasts in half, lengthwise.
Step 5

Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 6

Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet over medium heat.
Step 7

Cook the breasts until they release easily from the pan, about 4 – 5 minutes.
Step 8

Add the capers along with the caper juice.
Step 9

Turn the breasts over, and allow to cook for an addition 3 – 4 minutes.
Step 10

Add the wine, and push a wooden spoon over the bottom of the skillet, to pick up and fonds that may have developed… We love those fonds; they are like little flavor bombs.
Step 11

Add the veggies (I am using cauliflower), turn the heat down to medium-low, and cover the pan, to steam, and soften the veggies.
Step 12

Chef’s Note: The amount of time required to soften the veggies will depend on what veggies you choose. In my case, the cauliflower took about 5 minutes.
Step 13

Remove the lid, add the lemon juice, and stir to combine with the sauce.
Step 14

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 15

Slice up the chicken, and serve with the veggies, and do not forget to spoon a bit of that yummy caper sauce over the top. Then add some Pecorino Romano over the veggies, and chicken. Enjoy.
Step 16

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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