CHICKEN PICATTA

Ingredients For The Chicken:
2 Boneless Chicken Breasts
1 Cup Flour
4 Eggs
¼ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. Chopped Parsley
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

Ingredients For The Sauce:
2 Tbsp. Butter
½ Tbsp. Chopped Shallots
½ Tbsp. Chopped Garlic
2 Cups Sliced Mushrooms
¼ Cup Flour
1 Cup Chicken Stock
½ Cup Heavy Cream
¼ Tbsp. Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp. Capers
Salt and Pepper (to taste)


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Method for the Chicken:
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, season flour with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, parmesan cheese and parsley together to form a thin batter. Dredge chicken breast in the flour and then in the batter. Sauté in olive oil until done.

Method for the Sauce:
In a saucepan melt the butter, add the shallots and garlic and sauté lightly. Add the mushrooms and cook until all liquid has been evaporated. Add flour and mix in. Add chicken stock and cook until thickened. Add lemon juice and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.

Presentation:
When chicken is done, pour sauce over and garnish with capers and sliced lemons and limes.

Yield: 2 portions

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