Poultry Piccata with Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

• •4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• •1/4 cup olive oil
• •4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1/2 cup chicken broth
• •1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
• •2 tablespoons capers, drained
• •2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
• •Lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. 2

   Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

5. 5

   Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

6. 6

   In the same skillet, add butter and garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

7. 7

   Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

8. 8

   Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and cook for another 2 minutes to warm through.

9. 9

   Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices.