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Microwave Chicken Piccata

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Juicy chicken cutlets with all the bright, briny flavors of classic chicken piccata are possible without a stove—all you need is a microwave.

Cooks' Note

If your asparagus is thin, it’s not necessary to cut it in half.

This recipe was developed using a 1200-watt microwave. If your microwave wattage is lower, you may have to increase cooking time.

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