Chicken Piccata with Orzo and Asparagus

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• chicken breast20 oz
• orzo pasta1 cup
• asparagus4 cup
• all-purpose flour4 tbsp
• lemon2 piece
• capers6 tsp
• chicken broth16 tbsp
• garlic4 clove
• butter4 tbsp
• olive oil2 tbsp
• fresh parsley4 sprig
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper½ tsp

You'll need

skillet · pot · bowl

Method

1. 1

   Boil the orzo. Add asparagus to the pot for the last 3 minutes.

   10 min · boil

2. 2

   Pat the chicken dry, season it, and dredge it in flour.

   3 min · prep

3. 3

   Heat the oil and half the butter over medium-high.

   2 min · saute

4. 4

   Sear the chicken 3 minutes per side until golden, then rest it.

   7 min · saute

5. 5

   Lower the heat. Add garlic, capers, broth and lemon juice.

   2 min · simmer

6. 6

   Simmer to reduce the sauce.

   3 min · simmer

7. 7

   Swirl in the remaining butter and return the chicken to coat.

   2 min · prep

8. 8

   Plate the orzo and asparagus, top with chicken, finish with parsley.

   2 min · rest