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Chicken Piccata
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create four thin cutlets. Place the cutlets between sheets of plastic wrap and pound them with a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the cutlets in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the chicken cutlets to the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and capers. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Let the sauce cook for about 5 minutes, or until it reduces by half.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Allow the butter to melt and incorporate into the sauce.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Let the chicken heat through for a couple of minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to serving plates, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, ideally with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Enjoy your homemade Chicken Piccata!