Chicken Piccata

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/2 inch thickness.

2. 2

   Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Dredge the chicken breasts in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the chicken and serve immediately.