Sunday, December 4, 2011

Buca di Beppo’s Chicken with Lemon

Yield: 4 servings.
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
4 skinned and boned chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons chicken flavored granules
1/2 cup hot water
1 Tablespoon capers
Lemon wedges

1) Combine egg and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl; beat well with a whisk.

2) Combine flour, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl; stir well.

3) Put chicken breast between two sheets of waxed paper. Pound until the chicken is flattened and even in thickness.

4) Dip chicken in egg mixture; dredge in flour mixture. Brown chicken in melted butter in a large skillet over medium high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

5) Dissolve bouillon in hot water. Add bouillon mixture and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to chicken. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 – 15 minutes or until chicken is done.

6) Plate. Garnish with capers and lemon slices.