Chicken Piccata

2 ratings

prep time:: 10 min
total time:: 20 min

Makes 6 servings

Laurene

Tender chicken breast cutlets with fresh lemon and capers

ingredients

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts Pounded thin.
flour for coating chicken
olive oil for frying chicken
2 TBLSP butter
2 large lemons
salt to taste
lemon pepper seasoning to taste
1/4 cup capers
Fresh parsley chopped

directions

1
Coat each pounded chicken breast with flour. Shake off excess. Fry chicken in batches in hot olive oil til golden brown.
2
Place cooked chicken in a large casserole dish, while still hot sprinkle each chicken breast with lemon pepper seasoning.
3
Squeeze the juice from one lemon over chicken.
4
Sprinkle with salt and the capers.
5
Cut the remaining lemon into thin slices. Place lemon slices on top of chicken.
6
Cut butter into small pieces,and dot on top of chicken.
7
Bake @ 350 for about 15 minutes, or until chicken is hot, and butter is melted.
8
Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with brown rice or noodles.

notes

My husband Bob loves this recipe. I served it at my Dad's surprise 80Th birthday party and it was a big hit. I make it at least once a week now. It freezes well. So make a double batch and freeze one for later.

Source: Laurene