CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH LEMON 
4 chicken breast halves (about 2 lbs.), skinned and boned
1 egg
Pinch of red pepper
1/2 c. wheat germ
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 tbsp. lemon juice
Lemon slices or chopped fresh parsley

Place chicken between 2 sheets of waxed paper and flatten to 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Combine egg and red pepper. Dip each piece of chicken in egg mixture, and coat with wheat germ. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add butter, and place over medium heat until butter melts. Add chicken, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side; remove to a serving platter, and keep warm.

Pour lemon juice in pan; cook over high heat 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour juice over chicken; garnish with lemon slices or parsley. Yield: 4 servings (238 calories per serving).

 

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