Chicken Piccata

prep time:: 15 min
total time:: 30 min

Makes 4 main course servings

Yummy Lemony flavor that is light and great companion with orzo. This is a quick, easy recipe that you can make for one or a crowd. I stole this one from Giada!

ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halved crosswise
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
All purpose flour for dredging
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 drained capers
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

1
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour to coat lightly. In a large saute pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook just until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a plate.
2
Add broth, lemon juice, and capers to the same pan. Bring broth mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter. Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken, garnish with the parsley ans serve.

Source: Mary