Chicken Piccata

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 45 minutes
by Jpick1

Ingredients

2 boneless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise to form cutlets

1 cup italian bread crumbs

1 egg beaten

4 Tbsp butter

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 cup Chicken Stock

1/4 cup capers rinsed

1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

8 oz Angel Hair pasta

2 Tbsp butter

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated


Directions

Directions: Click to deletePour the bread crumbs in a shallow plate or dish. Pour the beaten egg in a seperate shallow dish. Take one chicken cutlet and dredge in the egg, and then in the breadcrumbs. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs and place on a plate. Repeat with all cutlets. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Place two of the coated chicken cutlets into the skillet. Cook on each side, for 4 minutes. Once thoroughly cooked, place on a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Let butter melt and then cook the other two pieces of coated chicken, for 4 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and keep warm with other chicken. Pour the lemon juice, chicken stock and capers into the warm skillet. Stir and scrape up any of the loose brown bits. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and let sauce simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook angel hair pasta according to package directions. Drain water and add 2 Tablespoons butter to pasta and 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve chicken with sauce and pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and more grated Parmesan cheese.

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