Vodka Lemon Chicken

Vodka Lemon Chicken

This is the perfect recipe for a new spring day. Fresh, citrus taste I am sure you will enjoy.

Vodka Lemon Chicken 

Ingredients:

1/2 lemon, thinly sliced

1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 egg

1 tablespoons milk

1/4 cup flour

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, rinsed and patted dry

2 tablespoons vodka

2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4  tablespoon  basil

1/4 tablespoon parsley

1/2  tablespoon basil

2 tablespoons capers (optional)

Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. char the lemon slices on both sides in a medium saute pan over a high heat and set aside.
 Return the pan to a moderate heat and add the oil.

2. Whisk the eggs and milk in a small shallow bowl.
 Tip the flour into another shallow bowl. Dredge a chicken breast in the flour, and then in the egg mixture.
 Place immediately in the pan.
saute the chicken until golden and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes on each side (depending on their size).
 Set aside in a covered dish.

3. Deglaze the pan with the vodka and loosen the flavor bits at the bottom of the pan by scraping with a wooden spoon
 Then add the butter, lemon juice, parsley, basil, capers, salt and pepper.
 Continue to cook until the mixture reduces by about a quarter.
 Return the chicken and grilled lemon slices to the pan and toss.

4. Serve the chicken breasts topped with the sauce. Boiled linguine tossed in the lemon sauce makes a fine side dish.

Serve right away with a side of asparagus or pasta  an enjoy!