Chicken Piccata

2 ratings
prep time:
10 min
total time:
20 min
Makes 6 servings
LaureneLaurene

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.

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