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Chicken Piccata

If you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner recipe, this easy chicken piccata can be made in less than 30 minutes.

Suggested Serving Size

4 oz chicken, 2 Tbsp sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each), butterflied and cut in half
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp capers, rinsed
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. Season chicken with pepper. In a resealable plastic bag, dredge the chicken in the flour and shake off excess.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, broth and capers. Bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Arrange lemon slices on a platter, if using. Transfer chicken to platter. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition
Calories 240
Total Fat 14
Sat Fat 1
Cholesterol 88
Sodium 343
Total Carb 4
Fibers 0
Sugars 0
Proteins 26

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