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    Published: Aug 13, 2014 · Updated: Apr 18, 2022

    Chicken Piccata with Roasted White Asparagus

    chicken picatta

    This past weekend we traveled up to Pennsylvania to visit with my grandparents. It was like traveling back through time. It was revisiting my childhood and I was giddy. I haven't been up there in well over 11 years! My grandparents usually travel down, but we wanted to surprise them with a visit! 

    They live near Pittsburgh, but out more in the country. I love it. I wanted to show Jake all the "sights'". Some of these are recognizable by those who know the area, others are what mean a lot to me. My other grandmother lived in the Italian district called "Bloomfield". It literally is a town stuck in the 70's and has so much culture and vibrancy.We walked to where my grandmother used to live ( she lives in Virginia now) and walked a few blocks to the local Italian deli called Donatelli's. If you are ever in the are you HAVE to go. BEST.ITALIAN.FOOD. EVER. We bought some locally made pasta sauce, fresh made Italian bread, and deli-made pasta. I can't wait to make something with it! 

    the incline

    We then traveled more towards downtown Pittsburgh to go ride The Incline. It is a train that has been there since the mid 1800's and was once used as a coal hoist. Now, it is mainly a tourist attraction. It is so cool! I love how much history is here! 

    On Sunday, as we were heading back over to my grandparent's house I spotted something. A Delallo's Italian Market! I have never seen one before! We had to stop. I was in Heaven. There was more cheese and olives than one could dream of. I also picked up some killer ingredients to make this week. We picked up white asparagus, eggplant, broccolini, 3 kinds of pasta, Golden vinegar, sharp provolone, Irish Cheddar, rosemary ham, and olives. I wish there was one near us! I looked it up and apparently that is the ONLY location! How lucky were we!? One of which I will share with you today.

    delallo collage

    As we left, we had to stop by one of my favorite places ( childhood). Kerber's dairy. This is the only place that sells my favorite ice cream. "Muddy Sneakers" yes, the name is not appealing but it is white chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips, peanut butter balls, big chocolate chunks, and caramel sauce! It was  SO worth the treat! I had saved up my calories for it! And who says you can't have ice cream for lunch? They also have a petting zoo around back to feed the goats. I used to love doing it as a kid with my brothers. I loved sharing this place with my husband! Jake said it was the best mint chocolate chip ice cream he ever had. 

    kerber's

     Chicken Picatta is a classic, and usually pretty heavy. I lightened it up ( of course) and added roasted white asparagus tossed in golden vinegar and added roasted purple potatoes to round this dish up! 

     

    Serves: 3-4

    You Need:

    1 lb chicken breasts

    ⅓ cup whole wheat flour

    1 tbs parsley

    salt and pepper

    3 tbs butter

    juice of 1 lemon

    1 tbs extra virgin olive oil

    ½ cup fat free half and half

    1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth

    1 tbs capers

    3 cloves of garlic minced 

    1 bundle of white asparagus

    ½ lb of quartered purple ( or red) potatoes

    1 tbs golden balsamic vinegar 

    rosemary 

    coconut oil spray

    Directions:

    Preheat oven to 395

    On a baking sheet place potatoes and asparagus on it, and spray with coconut oil

    Season potatoes with salt, pepper, and rosemary

    Sprinkle salt on asparagus and place in oven for 30 minutes

    While veggies are roasting, prepare the chicken

    Season chicken with salt and pepper

    Heat large skillet on medium high heat and melt butter

    Dredge chicken in flour and place in skillet and sear until almost cooked through ( 7-8 minutes) 

    chicken picatta 3

    Place chicken on plate, keep skillet on and add oil, garlic, capers, lemon juice, half and half, chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.

    Once sauce has thickened, add chicken back season with parsley and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

    Take vegetables out of the oven.

    Toss the asparagus in the vinegar and serve with chicken and potatoes

    Enjoy! 

    chicken picatta 2

     

     

     

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    Comments

    1. boxfon.ru says

      October 27, 2015 at 11:34 pm

      Keep the side dishes simple to not take away from the flavors of the main dish. Roasted or sauteed vegetables work well, but avoid any overly salty or sour side dishes that will compete with the chicken piccata.

      Reply
    2. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

      August 17, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      I love Delallo products but I didn't realize they had stores! It looks incredible - I need to find one!

      Reply
    3. Mind Over Batter says

      August 15, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Sounds like you had a wonderful time! Ooh, I just loooove chicken piccata! It's one of my favorites! Love that you lightened it up!

      Reply
    4. URBAN BAKES says

      August 14, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      It sounds like you had a great time in PA.
      Your chicken piccata looks so flavorful!

      Reply
    5. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

      August 14, 2014 at 8:07 am

      White asparagus is a favorite of mine! I've been dying to go to Pittsburgh!

      Reply
    6. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

      August 13, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      My oldest son used to beg for chicken piccata. I'd never seen a young child like capers before.

      Reply
    7. Nutmeg Nanny says

      August 13, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      Pittsburgh sounds like a fun town! Love this delicious recipe. I really need to give white asparagus a try!

      Reply
    8. LaurenKellyNutrition says

      August 13, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      Such a great recipe. I wish I had this right now!

      Reply
    9. The Food Hunter says

      August 13, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      I'm from Philly never been to Pittsburgh...but I think I need to get there

      Reply
    10. Kim Kelly (Liv Life) says

      August 13, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks for the peek into Pennsylvania!! I've never actually been to the East Coast and I'm feel like there is so much I need to explore.
      The chicken though?? That I can tackle in my own backyard!!!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        August 13, 2014 at 3:41 pm

        You should take a visit to the East! There is so much to do! I've been to the west coast and love it there too! Especially San Diego 🙂

        Reply
    11. dinnermomm says

      August 13, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      Love this classic recipe. Sounds like a lovely trip down memory lane!

      Reply
    12. ashley says

      August 13, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      I love Pittsburgh - sounds like you had a great time! It's only a 4 hour drive so we go down there sometimes. Love the chicken piccata - one of my favorite meals.

      Reply

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