Meals Matter

Country Chicken Piccata

Contributed By: dpbrown777
Land of Lakes Treasury of Country Recipes

Lemons and Green onions give a delicate taste to this elegant chicken dish

Ingredients

1/4 c. Milk

1 Egg, slightly beaten

1/3 c. All-purpose flour

1/3 c. Crushed corn flakes

1/4 tsp. Salt

Pinch of pepper

2 Whole boneless chicken breasts, skinned, halved

6 tbsp. Butter or margerine

1 tsp. Minced fresh garlic

1 c. Sliced 1" green onions (optional)

1 c. Fresh mushrooms, halved

Lemon slices

Fresh parsley

Preparation

In a small bowl combine milk and egg. Combine flour, crushed corn flakes, salt and pepper.

Flatten each chicken breast to about 1/4" thickness by pounding between sheets of waxed paper.

Dip Chicken into milk mixture, then into flour mixture, turning to coat.

In 10" skillet, melt 4 tbsp. butter. Add garlic and chicken. Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown (5 to 6 min.) Place chicken on serving platter; keep warm.

Add remaining 2 tbsp. butter to drippings in pan. Stir until butter melts; stir in lemon juice. Add green onions and mushrooms. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated through( 2 to 4 min). Spoon over chicken. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

Cook's Notes

This is a family favorite, and my wife releases some of her frustrations when pounding the chicken flat.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Italian
Meal Type: Entree