I've done a post about Piccata before. It's found here. But, there can never be enough Piccata love in the world. Seriously. And this time, I did a different recipe (my own) and I've paired it with...Sherried Peas with Mushrooms! An absolute favorite of mine!
First the Peas. Can I tell you enough how much I love peas? Well, probably not. So you'll just have to take my word for it. Can I tell you how wonderful and easy these peas are? Well, I could. Should just try them for yourself? Yes. Now? Right now! Or soon.
This pea recipe is one that I discovered in the Junior League of Nashville cookbook, Encore! It has become a favorite. A serious favorite. I'm giving you the recipe as it appears in the book. For the purposes of tonight and just two of us, I cut it down.
Sherried Peas with Mushrooms:
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 Tbs butter
2 10 ounce packages frozen baby peas
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/8 tsp nutmeg
3 Tbs dry sherry
In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms in the butter until tender, add marjoram, nutmeg and sherry.
Saute 2 minutes. Add the peas. Heat through. Done.
Chicken Piccata:
4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
6 Tbs butter
2 Tbs olive oil
Juice of one lemon & a titch of zest
1/3 cup chicken stock
2 Tbs capers, rinsed
4 Tbs dry white wine
Dump some flour in a zip-lock bag. Add the salt and pepper. Shake. Toss in the chicken, seal the bag and shake again until the chicken is well coated with flour.
In a large skillet over medium/high heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate.
De-glaze the pan by adding the lemon juice/zest, stock, capers and wine to the skillet, bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk. 
Pour sauce over chicken and serve.
Piccata? Peas? Yes, please!
Paula
