Chicken with Sauteed Asparagus and Lemons #SundaySupper

Apr 7, 2013 by lovelypantry

Keeping the food budget under control is an important aspect of running a home. I learned this from experience. While trying to cut food costs, creativity is a must. I try not to go too wild at the grocery store but, as a food blogger I see so many possibilities whenever I go shopping! But no matter what, I try to make my meals healthy and attractive – especially the budget friendly meals!

Today’s theme for #SundaySupper is budget friendly meals. Such awesome inspiration! Our hosts today are Lane from Supper For A Steal and Pam from Blueberries And Blessings. Please be sure to check the recipe’s from the links below.

Over the past few weeks, I have been making a few changes to my diet. Kindly pardon my lack of posts recently. All will fall into place soon. I will show you some of what I have been making very soon. Today’s recipe is a refreshing spring dish. I deviated from my original idea which was lemon chicken (didn’t turn our the way I hoped)…and ended up with this recipe. Panko crusted chicken breasts with Sauteed Asparagus with Lemon Slices and Capers.

 

 

 

 

This recipe is easy, healthy and affordable. Could anyone resist spring asparagus? Bright lemons? Not me. It also fits well into the changes I’m making to my diet. I will be reducing my processed carbohydrate intake for the next few months. So this means more fresh ingredients in my kitchen, as it should be.

I really do like to cook my chicken in oil fragrant with garlic. It gives such wonderful flavour.

 

 

Such an easy and affordable spring recipe. Do you have great, tasty, healthy budget recipes? Please tell me about them in the comments below.

 

 

Here are the amazing budget friendly recipes from the #SundaySupper team.

Starters, Soups, and Salads

• Lentil Soup {Linsensuppe} from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Gado-gado from The Urban Mrs.
• Ramping Up Instant Ramen from girlichef

Main

• Salmon Lasagna from Blueberries and Blessings
• Kadun Pika from The Foodie Army Wife
• Mushroom and Artichoke Quiche with Red Pepper Puree from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Pasta Carbonara from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• San Francisco Special Breakfast Burritos from Gourmet Drizzles
• Chicken Divan from Simply Gourmet
• Chicken and Brown Rice with Veggies and Mushrooms from Daily Dish Recipes
• The Cod Puffs War  {Duelo de Buñuelos de Bacalao} from My Cute Bride
• From the Pantry Peanut Noodles from Supper for a Steal
• Pasta Puttanesca from Juanita’s Cocina
• Hawaiian Grilled Cheese from Home Cooking Memories
• Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas from I Run For Wine
• Browned Butter Pasta with Collards from Momma’s Meals
• Turkey and Acini Di Pepe Skillet from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Golden State Gourmet from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas from Chocolate Moosey
• Tonkatsu {Pork Cutlet} from Damn Delicious
• Tarka Dal {Spicy Curry Lentils} from Food Lust People Love
• Kung Pao Tofu from Ninja Baking
• Roasted Honey Mustard Chicken from Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Four-Cheese Risotto with Turkey Italian Sausage from The Weekend Gourmet
• Chicken with Sauteed Asparagus and Lemons from The Lovely Pantry
• Salvage-Your-Vegetables Frittata from Daddy Knows Less

Sides

• English Baked Beans from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
• Southern-style Black-eyed Peas from Magnolia Days
• Classic Macaroni and Cheese from The Skinny Chick Can Bake!!!
• Baked Beans from What Smells So Good?
• Hearts of Palm Mix Rice from Basic N Delicious

Drinks and Desserts

• Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Frappe from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Portuguese Rice Pudding  {Arroz Doce} from Family Foodie

 

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Chicken Saltimbocca

Jul 4, 2011 by lovelypantry

I find a lot of recipes from television, as well as my library of cook books. This recipe, I found on a program called Everyday Food. I love their recipes! Expect to see my adaptations throughout my website.

This recipe is called Chicken Saltimbocca and was a first for me (as with a lot of what I cook). I like to try something new every week. We enjoyed this meal and I’ve added it to my personal collection of recipes. I’m sure you will enjoy it too.

Ingredients:

4 Chicken Breasts, skin and bone removed

4 Strips prosciutto

4 Fresh Sage leaves (whole) + 4 finely minced Sage leaves

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Pepper

1/4 Cup All purpose flour, unbleached

1/3 Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth

3/4 Cup Dry White Wine

1 Tbsp Butter

2 Cloves Garlic, halved

Olive Oil for cooking

 

Directions:

Place a fresh sage leaf in the centre of each chicken breast. Wrap prosciutto on top of each chicken breast, folding under. The sage leaf will be under the prosciutto, safe and protected.

In a shallow dish, add flour, salt and pepper. Stir with a fork to mix evenly. Coat each chicken breast on both sides.

In a hot skillet, add about 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add garlic and saute until browned. Remove garlic. Place each piece of chicken in the skillet – presentation side down first (the side that is flat). Be sure to shake off any excess flour before placing into the skillet.

When all pieces are browned on both sides, remove and set aside.

This is my favourite part – Deglazing.  Add the wine and the chicken broth to the skillet, over a medium high heat. Reduce until concentrated. Turn the heat off and add the butter. Stir to combine. Add chopped sage and stir for about a minute. Pour sauce over the chicken.

Serve and enjoy!

 

Adapted from Everyday Food

 

 

 

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