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Baked Chicken With Lime,scallions, Mushrooms & Capers Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 8 oz sliced fresh mushrooms .
  • 2/3 c minced scallions (white & green part) .
  • 1 tbsp fine dry breadcrumbs .
  • 1 tbsp sliced parsley .
  • 1/2 c dry white wine .
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice .
  • 1/4 tsp salt .
  • 5 tbsps unsalted butter .
  • 2 tbsps capers, rinsed .
  • 1/2 c all-purpose flour, for dredging .
  • 2 tsps minced lime zest .
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves .
  • 1/4 tsp pepper (freshly ground) .
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced (or more if you like)

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  • Step #2 Trim off any fat or membranes from the chicken.
  • Step #3 Pound thicker ends lightly to flatten to an even thickness.
  • Step #4 Dredge the chicken in flour; shake off excess.
  • Step #5 In a large non reactive skillet, melt 4 Tbs butter over moderately high heat.
  • Step #6 Add chicken & saute, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 mins per side.
  • Step #7 Remove to plate.
  • Step #8 Keep warm.
  • Step #9 Reduce the heat to low & add the scallions,garlic, mushrooms & capers.
  • Step #10 Cook until softened, about 5 mins.
  • Step #11 Increase heat to moderately high, add wine & boil, until reduced by half, scraping up any browned bits, 2 to 3 mins ( If more liquid is needed add more white wine.
  • Step #12 ).
  • Step #13 Spread half the sauce in a buttered baking dish just large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer.
  • Step #14 Add chicken & season this with salt & pepper.
  • Step #15 Drizzle on the lime juice.
  • Step #16 Cover up with remaining sauce.
  • Step #17 Sprinkly on the lime zest, parsley & bread crumbs.
  • Step #18 Dot with remaining Tbs butter.
  • Step #19 Bake uncovered in the top third of the oven for 15 mins or until the juices run clear.
  • Step #20 Serve at once.
  • Enjoy the Baked Chicken With Lime,scallions, Mushrooms & Capers recipe

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