Slender chicken piccata
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Boneless, skinless chicken | |
| Breast halves | ||
| 1 | Egg white | |
| 3 | tablespoons | Fresh lemon juice, divided |
| ¾ | cup | All-purpose flour |
| ¾ | teaspoon | Garlic powder |
| ½ | teaspoon | Paprika |
| ½ | cup | Low-fat margarine |
| 2 | teaspoons | Low-salt chicken bouillon |
| Powder or granules | ||
| ¾ | cup | Low-salt chicken broth |
| 2 | tablespoons | Boiling water |
| 1 | small | Jar capers, rinsed & drained |
| 3 | tablespoons | Chopped parsley for garnish |
| Lemon slices for garnish | ||
Directions
In pie plate beat together egg white and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice. In another pie plate combine flour, garlic powder and paprika.
Dip each chicken breast half in egg, then in flour mixture. In large skillet melt margarine over medium heat. Add chicken and brown well on both sides. In small bowl combine bouillon powder, broth, boiling water and remaining lemon juice. Pour mixture over chicken, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Stir in capers. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables. Nutrients per serving (chicken piccata only): calories 268, protein 29g, carbohydrates 10g, total fat 12g (saturated fat 3g), dietary fiber 0, cholesterol 41mg, sodium 226mg.
Source: Modern Maturity, Volume 37, April/May 1994. Entered by: Loren Martin, Big Cabin, OK Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120