Best Italian Chicken Recipes

Is your recipient a fitness enthusiast? Than italian chicken recipes are probably perfect for his "birthday dinner table". And for good reason! Chicken is an easy to cook, inexpensive, versatile, high-protein and low-fat food choice that goes well with other foods.

Try the following easy italian chicken recipes and let your recipient know how irresistible chicken recipes can be! Chicken is rarely bland and boring in Italy if you put the passion that Italians put in their cooking. Find here a collection of authentic and easy country recipes for chicken from all around Italy...

Chicken Picatta Recipe (2 servings)

Directions:
Cut chicken or veal cutlets to 1/4 inch thickness. Season with salt & pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy large skillet over medi heat. Add meat and cook about 30 seconds per side, till tender. Transfer to platter and keep warm. Add garlic to skillet and saute 30 seconds. Add wine and boil until wine is reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth and capers. Simmer about 2 minutes - till mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and pour over meat. Serve immediately.

Easy Italian Chicken Recipe (in a Microvawe)
(4 servings)

Arrange chicken with meatiest pieces to outside edge in lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2 inch microwave safe dish. Stir together soup, tomato paste, onion and garlic salts, oregano and mushrooms in a mixing bowl. Generously spoon sauce over chicken. Cover with wax paper. Microwave on high 20-22 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 10 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over chicken. Microwave on high 2-4 minutes until cheese is melted. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.

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