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Chicken Piccata

Have you ever tasted the buttery & lemony goodness that is Chicken Piccata? You need to check out this EASY recipe to make it yourself!
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Brittany Kline

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1-2 Lemons need 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 Egg
  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp granulated garlic or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 cube chicken bullion
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley optional topping

Instructions

  • Pound chicken to about 1/2 inch thickness, and cut each chicken breast in half.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Slice a few VERY thin slices from the lemon, then squeeze the juice from the lemon, and set aside.
  • Boil the water and dissolve the bullion in the water. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, beat an egg with 1 Tbsp of the lemon juice.
  • In a bowl or dish, mix the flour with the paprika and garlic.
  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Drench the chicken in the egg mixture, and then generously coat it in the flour.
  • Once the butter is melted and bubbly, place the chicken in the pan, browning both sides.
  • Pour the chicken broth, remaining lemon juice, and lemon slices into the pan and reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 530mg | Fiber: 1g