Yummy Pork Picatta

Hank and I had a very special guest for dinner last week...Mary Elizabeth! So of course we fixed a Weight Watcher recipe. This one was from a recent Weekly and it was beyond delicious!

 

We liked this so much, we tried making it with chicken a few days later and loved it that way too.

Here's the recipe:                        
                                                            Lemony Pork Piccata

                                                                     

Ratings (85)

6PointsPlus Value

Prep time: 18 min

Cook time: 10 min

Other time: 0 min

Serves: 4

Tender pork cutlets are coated in a deliciously tangy sauce in this riff on the Italian classic.

 

 

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Ingredients 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour    1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided    1/4 tsp black pepper      1 pound(s) uncooked lean only pork loin, four 4 oz pieces, pounded 1/8-inch thin    1 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided    2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin    1/4 cup(s) uncooked shallot(s), minced    1 tsp minced garlic      1/2 cup(s) reduced-sodium chicken broth    2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice    1 Tbsp capers, chopped    2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped    1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, such as Parmigiano Reggiano    1 tsp lemon zest    Instructions In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Dredge pounded pork in flour; set aside. Heat 2 teaspoons each butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Brown pork for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until internal temperature is 145ºF; remove from pan and set aside for at least 3 minutes. Add shallot, garlic, broth, lemon juice and capers to skillet; scrape up any brown bits with a spoon. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium and cook until slightly thick, stirring a few times. Season sauce with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; whisk in remaining 1 teaspoon butter. Return pork to skillet and toss gently to coat with sauce; serve drizzled with sauce, parsley and Parmesan. Garnish with lemon zest. Yields about 3 1/2 ounces pork per serving.                                          Enjoy!

Vegetable Soup Recipe

Note: Mary Elizabeth makes this with broccoli and cauliflower instead of the zucchini and it is delicious...very hearty with the addition of the winter vegetables. When I make the soup, I always add more veggies than the recipe calls for . . . more filling without any additional points. I double the recipe and we eat it all week, even for snacks!  ~Cheryl

WEIGHT WATCHERS ZERO POINTS GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE   (1 point in Points Plus)

Hands-on time: 20 minutes
Time to table: 1 1/4 hour
Makes 9 cups

6 cups chicken (or beef) broth
Cooking spray
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 large onion, diced
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cabbage, chopped
1/2 pound frozen green beans
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large zucchini, diced (or your choice of veggies)

Spray a large pot with cooking spray and heat on MEDIUM HIGH. Add the carrots, onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the zucchini and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to MEDIUM and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the beans are tender. Add the zucchini and cook until the zucchini are tender. Serve and enjoy!

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No More Rubber Chicken!

This recipe is the best thing since sliced bread. No more dry baked chicken breasts at our house. We tried making them exactly as written and the chicken came out perfect...so moist. In case there are other women out there who somehow missed this trick for cooking chicken, I wanted to share. Delicious!

 

 

How To Cook Moist & Tender Chicken Breasts Every Time

Ingredients

1 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, of similar size
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil, unsalted butter, or combination of both 
Any seasonings you like (we used garlic)  

Equipment

Heavy Mason jar or wide drinking glass
Wide (10-inch) sauté pan with lid
Tongs or spatula 

Instructions

1. Flatten the chicken breasts: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness with the bottom of a wide jar or glass. You can also (carefully!) use the handle of a heavy chef's knife.
2. Season the chicken breasts: Lightly salt and pepper the chicken breasts. Add seasonings.
3. Prepare the pan: Heat the sauté pan over medium-high heat. When it is quite hot, add the olive oil (or butter, if using). Swirl the pan so it is lightly covered with the olive oil.
4. Cook the chicken breasts for 1 minute without moving: Turn the heat to medium. Add the chicken breasts. Cook for just about 1 minute to help them get a little golden on one side (you are not actually searing or browning them).
5. Flip the chicken breasts: Then flip each chicken breast over.
6. Turn the heat down to low: Turn the heat to low.
7. Cover the pan and cook on low for 10 minutes. Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Set a timer for 10 minutes, and walk away. Do not lift the lid; do not peek.
8. Turn off the heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes: After 10 minutes have elapsed, turn off the heat. (If you have an electric stove, remove the pan from the heat.) Reset the timer for 10 minutes and leave the chicken breasts in the pan. Again, do not lift the lid; do not peek.
9. Remove lid and take temperature: After the 10 minutes are up, take the lid off, and your chicken is done. Make sure there is no pink in the middle of the chicken breasts. If you want to be absolutely sure it is cooked, you can use an instant-read thermometer to check (the chicken should be at least 165°F). Slice and eat. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator.

 

As Weight Watchers, we eat lots of chicken breasts at our house and often prepare them in advance to use on salads all week. I'm glad to have finally learned how to cook them!

 

Enjoy . . .

FALMOUTH LIFE TIME MEMBER, PHILLIPS !!

            PHILLIPS ACHIEVED HIS WW'S LIFETIME GOAL AT FALMOUTH WEIGHT WATCHERS.  CONGRATULATIONS TO HIM FOR A  -207 LBS WEIGHT LOSS.  WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU, PHILLIPS.  THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR STORY WITH US AT LAST WEEK'S MEETING.  WE WERE SO  IMPRESSED WITH THESE  'JEANS' THAT YOU ONCE WORE.  YOUR SUCCESS HAS INSPIRED MEMBERS TO STAY MOTIVATED TO REACH THEIR GOAL.    APPLAUSE & BRAVOS TO YOU !!!
MARYELIZABETH, LEADERLADY

Fit 212

Here is a link to the gym I was talking about this evening .... Check it out http://www.fit212maine.com/index.html