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Make Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce for a Delicious Dinner

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Chicken Piccata with Lemon Sauce is a beloved Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a light, crispy crust and smothered in a tangy, lemony sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoon egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 5 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1. Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.

2. 2. Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt.

3. 3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg substitute.

4. 4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and Parmesan cheese.

5. 5. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour-Parmesan mixture.

6. 6. Heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

7. 7. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

8. 8. Transfer the sautéed chicken to a plate and keep warm.

9. 9. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, butter, garlic, and hot pepper sauce; sauté for about 30 seconds.

10. 10. Add 2 tablespoon of white wine (or broth) and 3 tablespoon of lemon juice; simmer for 1-2 minutes.

11. 11. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of white wine (or broth) and 2 tablespoon of lemon juice; simmer for another 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.

12. 12. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece.

13. 13. Garnish with minced parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking the chicken.

Adjust lemon flavor to taste by adding more lemon juice if desired.

For a thicker sauce, whisk in cornstarch or flour towards the end of cooking.

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Keywords: Chicken Piccata, Italian Chicken, Lemon Sauce

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