Chicken Piccata Recipe

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100% would make again

I first fixed this chicken for guests during the Christmas season. It was a refreshing change form turkey and ham. Now this is a special supper in our home throughout the year.

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  • 4 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder and paprika; set aside. In a another shallow bowl, beat eggs and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture. In a large skillet, brown chicken on each side in butter over medium-high heat. Combine the bouillon, water and remaining lemon juice; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until juices run clear. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1 chicken breast half with 3 tablespoons sauce equals 488 calories, 29 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 262 mg cholesterol, 765 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 40 g protein.

Chicken Piccata published in Country Chicken Cookbook , p45

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Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2009 by ccwaite

This is delicious!! Everyone who has tried it asks for the recipe. I butterfly my chicken breasts and use the meat mallet which makes them even more tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!

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