Lemon 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 with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   In the same skillet, add the white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

7. 7

   Add the chicken broth and capers, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

8. 8

   Stir in the butter until melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.

9. 9

   Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.

10. 10

    Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.