Vegan Lemon Chicken Piccata Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS:

• 16 oz package of pasta of choice, I used @eatbanza
• 2-8 oz bags of frozen vegan chicken, I used @daringfoods Lemon flavored plant based chicken pieces
• 1 shallot, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup vegan butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup of capers in brine
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

METHOD:

• Let the vegan chicken defrost for a bit & then cut the strips up a bit more. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain & set aside.
• Add olive oil to a pan, add the vegan chicken & cook it according to package instructions. Remove from the heat, set aside.
• In the same pan as the vegan chicken, add the minced garlic, diced shallot, fresh lemon juice. capers in brine & vegetable broth, scrape the bottom of the pan to get up any bits from cooking the chicken & stir well.
• Add the vegan butter & flour, whisking so it thickens. Add the parsley, salt, pepper & cooked vegan chicken & stir well to combine. Serve with the pasta & any other sides you like. Enjoy!