Chicken Piccata

I'm an Italian food fan and this dish is just as good, if not better, than what you can order at an Italian restaurant.  My husband says it's one of his new favorites.  While engaged to my now husband, my grandfather told me that "the key to a man's heart is his stomach."  So thank you, pinterest, for your help in this area.

Chicken
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp oregano
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions:
1.  Place chicken breasts in plastic ziplock bag
2.  Combine first 6 ingredients and pour over chicken in bag
3.  Marinate overnight in refrigerator
4.  When ready, grill until done
5.  Allow to rest for a few minutes before cutting to retain juices

Pasta
Ingredients:
2 cups dried penne pasta
2 Tbsp butter
6 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1/2 cup half and half
2 tsp dried basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
1.  While chicken is cooking, prepare pasta according to directions.
2.  Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
3.  In the same sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat.  Whisk in garlic and lemon juice.
4.  Pour in half and half and whisk until hot.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
5.  Add parmesan cheese and basil and whisk until cheese melts.  Add reserved pasta water until you reach desired consistency.
6.  Toss with pasta.  Serve with chicken.





inspiration from plainchicken