Classic Chicken Piccata

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breast(paid link)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 3 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 4 tbsp butter(paid link)
• 1 lemon(paid link)
• ½ cup chicken broth(paid link)
• 2 tbsp capers(paid link)
• 2 tbsp parsley(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create cutlets. Pound them to an even 1/4-inch thickness.

2. 2

   In a shallow dish, combine flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Dredge chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

4. 4

   Cook chicken cutlets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

   3 min

5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter to the skillet.

6. 6

   Add lemon juice (from 1 lemon), chicken broth, and capers to the skillet. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Season with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

   2 min

7. 7

   Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Cook for 1 minute to heat through.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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