Chicken Piccata

Eugenia Taylor

Stroudsburg, PA

I found this recipe tucked in the back of a book that my mom was reading. It is a great go-to dinner.

1/2 c. boiling water

2 cubes chicken bouillon

3 T. lemon juice, divided

1 egg

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1/8 t. garlic powder

1/8 t. paprika

1/4 c. butter, sliced

cooked rice

Combine boiling water, bouillon cubes and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a cup; set aside. In a shallow dish, beat egg with remaining lemon juice. In a separate shallow dish, combine flour, garlic powder and paprika. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then into flour mixture. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden on both sides. Stir bouillon mixture; add to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear when pierced. Serve chicken and pan sauce over rice. Makes 4 servings.

Boneless chicken breasts cook up quickly and evenly when flattened. Simply place chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound to desired thickness with a meat mallet or a small skillet.