Chicken Mushroom Piccata
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup mixed dried mushroom, chopped fine (can be done in food processer)
- 3 12 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 eggs
- 14 cup olive oil
- 2 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 grated lemon, zest of
- 14 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons small capers
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut each piece of chicken in half.
- Pound chicken to a uniform thickness of 3/8 inch; set aside.
- Mix dried mushroom pieces and 1 tablespoon flour in a shallow dish.
- In another shallow dish, beat eggs to a slight froth.
- Season with salt and pepper the chicken pices.
- Lightly coat each piece of chicken with egg, then dip into mushroom mixture, patting mushrooms into place, coating lightly.
- Stack chicken on a plate, separating the pieces with waxed paper.
- Reserve the remaining dried mushroom mixture to use in the sauce.
- Heat oil in an 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet over high heat.
- When a pinch of flour sizzles in the oil, add chicken, in batches if necessary; cook for 2 minutes on each side.
- Arrange chicken in an 11-by-14-inch baking dish.
- Place dish in oven; bake for 12 minutes or until done.
- Meanwhile, return skillet to the stove.
- Add butter and melt over medium-high heat.
- Stir in remaining mushroom mix, remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons flour and garlic.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium; slowly stir in broth.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice; cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in capers.
- Set aside and keep warm.
- When chicken is done, arrange on serving plates; top with sauce.
chicken, salt, mixed dried mushroom, flour, eggs, olive oil, butter, garlic, chicken broth, lemon, lemon juice, capers
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-mushroom-piccata-487609 (may not work)