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Need some dinner recipe inspiration? Try out this awesome Chicken Piccata recipe when you are stuck on what to make for dinner. Some people might automatically think that chicken piccata would have originated in Italy, but it actually originated in North America in the 1930s. Back then, this recipe was mainly used for veal which is the meat of a calf. Since then, people have used the same recipe and applied it to other meats, like chicken you can see here. This chicken recipe would be so flavourful with the sauce and the lemons, and it would have an aroma that you couldn't resist! The word "piccata" means larded, or that you cook something in fat, so it can apply to anything that is cooked this way. You can serve a chicken piccata recipe like this one, with rice, polenta or even some nice pasta, the fresher the better!

This recipe has a log of great ingredients in it like lemon juice, butter, pepper, olive oil, shallots, garlic, white wine, chicken broth, capers and parsley. The chicken breast meat is pounded with a meat tenderizer to make it more tender and juicy and then it is dredged in flour and and cooked with all of the other ingredients in the the pan until it is all done. What you are left with is a scrumptious chicken dish that will be to die for! Imagine serving this for a nice dinner gathering or a potluck. Chicken Piccata is wonderful served over rice or even quinoa, something that will really soak up the flavours of the sauce! Some nice fresh baked bread would be great served with it as well, and a fresh salad.

Chicken breasts are a great way to get some lean protein in your diet too, chicken breasts have 30 grams of protein in 100 grams. So you can get your daily dose of protein with this recipe as well. Men need 56 grams of protein and woman need 46 grams of protein as a part of their daily diet. Protein is great for sustaining you throughout the day because its energy is released into our systems over a longer period of time than carbohydrates would be. Making sure you get enough protein in your diet is part of maintaining your health and vitality so its really important that you find forms of protein that you like and that your body likes, so that you are getting the right amount every day. Meat is actually not the only form of protein. You can find protein in vegetables like broccoli and kale that are great to eat fresh or steamed. Chia seeds and most nuts also have a high content of protein as well so there are lots of choices even if you are vegan or vegetarian.

So make sure you have a look and try out this awesome recipe the next time you want a different way to make your chicken breast, you will not be disappointed. And also make sure you check out all of the other awesome recipes over at My Recipes website. They have a plethora of amazing recipes in a wide range of categories like quick and easy recipes, healthy recipes, make ahead recipes, 15 minute recipes, and more. There is even a deep fried Oreo recipe featured on their website! They have plenty of recipe videos as well which make the cooking process easier than ever! When you have someone to follow along with as you make the recipe, you are able to really understand how its made. They even have programs where they help you to plan out our weekly menu with a printable shopping list that you can bring to the store with you. What could be better? Check it out!

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