LIGHT & TASTY CHICKEN PICCATA

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This recipe was taken from the Light & Tasty magazine and was a huge hit with the entire family. It is fabulous!

Provided by jonesies

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1/4 cup chicken broth (additional)
5 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, 2 tablespoons broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic and hot pepper sauce.
  • In another shallow dish, combine the flour, parmesan cheese, parsley and salt.
  • Coat chicken with flour mixture; dip in egg substitute mixture, then coat again with flour mixture.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown half of the chicken breasts in 1 1/2 teaspoons oil for 3-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. Drain drippings. Repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, melt butter. Add the remaining broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until reduced by a fourth. Drizzle over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 404.6, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 32.8

Swopna khadka
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Overall, this is a great recipe that I would definitely recommend.


Mosimanegape Mathule
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out too thick.


Joe games
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


laquanda garland
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I served this dish with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Mikey Rideaux
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.


A Asatori
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I'm not a fan of capers, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious.


Shaylen Nolan
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This dish is a bit too lemony for my taste.


Patrice Griffith
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I added some mushrooms and artichoke hearts to the sauce and it was delicious.


Hamna Azam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Kyliee Berry
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Emma A
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


St Sinigdho
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This was my first time making piccata, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


My New
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and the sauce is delicious.


Stainless Toslim
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This piccata recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was light and tangy. My family loved it.