Maggie's Chicken Piccata Recipe

Name: Maggie's Chicken Piccata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; ½ cup breadcrumbs (I use unseasoned); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon paprika; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thin cut or pounded thin!); 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup boiling water (or 1/2 cup chicken stock); 1 chicken bouillon cube (unless using chicken stock); 2 tablespoons capers (optional); 12 lemon, cut into 4 slices and twisted for garnish and for extra flavor (optional); ¼ cup fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1 egg
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
½ cup breadcrumbs (I use unseasoned)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon paprika
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thin cut or pounded thin!)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup boiling water (or 1/2 cup chicken stock)
1 chicken bouillon cube (unless using chicken stock)
2 tablespoons capers (optional)
12 lemon, cut into 4 slices and twisted for garnish and for extra flavor (optional)
¼ cup fresh parsley (optional)

1
Whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a shallow bowl.
2
In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
3
Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture and then breadcrumb mixture so that each is well coated.
4
Melt butter with olive oil in frying pan on medium heat, and add coated chicken breasts, cooking about 8-10 minutes until nicely browned on each side and almost fully cooked.
5
Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
6
Dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water and add liquid to pan with capers and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, bringing just to boiling and scraping the pan to release the flavorful bits.
7
Return chicken to pan, add capers if desired, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or until chicken is done.
8
Remove chicken to plate, spoon over some sauce, sprinkle on some fresh parsley and garnish with twisted lemon slices.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided, ½ cup breadcrumbs (I use unseasoned), ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Maggie's Chicken Piccata falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Maggie's Chicken Piccata

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