Chicken Piccata Recipe
🍽️ Servings: 4
⏲️ Cook Time: 30 minutes
🔪 Prep Time: 5 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 35 minutes
Description:
This Chicken Piccata recipe is an easy and delicious dish, perfect for those times when you need a comforting meal. Pair it with Mushroom Rice for a complete dinner experience. It’s a beloved recipe from our family cookbook, cherished for its simplicity and flavor.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. |
| 2. | In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and mix it with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. |
| 3. | In another shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, and paprika. |
| 4. | Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated, then dredge it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. |
| 5. | Once coated, add the chicken pieces to the skillet and brown them on both sides until golden brown. |
| 6. | In a separate bowl, dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in boiling water. |
| 7. | Pour the dissolved bouillon mixture into the skillet with the chicken, along with the remaining lemon juice. |
| 8. | Cover the skillet and simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken to keep it moist. |
| 9. | Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy this comforting Chicken Piccata with your favorite side dishes. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 237.3
- Fat Content: 10.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 122.2mg
- Sodium Content: 460.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 0.5g
- Protein Content: 27.7g
Keywords:
Poultry, Meat, European, High Protein, High In…, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Tips:
- For a tangier flavor, add a few capers to the sauce.
- Serve the Chicken Piccata over a bed of pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences.
