Happy 50th Anniversary,Dan Tana’s!
For a half-century, the famed Italian eatery has been a home away from home for Hollywood’s biggest stars: Dan Tana’s was Johnny Carson’s favorite L.A. restaurant, the spot whereGeorge Clooneyhosted his 2006 Oscar party and a regular dining destination forDrew Barrymore, who has been coming since she was in diapers.
“I came to Dan Tana’s when I was 16 years-old. It was the first restaurant I ever ate in in Los Angeles,” Diaz said. “It’s always got the same energy level.” A regular, the actress can usually be seen dining on Dan Tana’s Chicken Piccata, her favorite dish.
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As forEntouragealum,Kevin Connelly, it’s all about the chicken parm. “It’s the only thing I eat [here],” he told PEOPLE at Dan Tana’s 50th Anniversary party on Oct. 1. “I’ve had it like a hundred times. It’s my cheat meal. I try to eat healthy for the most part, but whenever the wheels come off and I need something good, I come here for the chicken parmigiana.”
Hungry, yet? Get the recipe for Diaz’s favorite dish below.
4 (6-oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 cup all-purpose flour1 tbsp. butter½ cup canola oil1½ cup chicken broth½ cup white wine¼ cup fresh lemon juice2 tsp. minced garlicFreshly ground pepper and salt to taste2 tbsp. capers (optional)
1.Place each breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Place flour in a shallow dish, and dredge chicken in flour.
2.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 1 minute on each side or until browned. Drain oil from pan and add chicken broth, white wine, butter and lemon juice. (If desired, also add capers.) Cook at medium-high heat until the sauce has a slightly thickened, creamy consistency (approx. 2 minutes); chicken broth may be added if a lighter consistency is desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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source: people.com
