CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LEMON AND CAPERS

By Gail Poll

Can add 2 T. butter to the sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. flour
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 2 skinned, boned chicken breasts, halved, pounded to 1/4 inch thick (about 1 pound)
• 5 tsp. corn oil
• 1/4 c. low sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. capers, drained

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 18mins

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, pepper and paprika on a plate. Press the chicken breasts into mixture, coating evenly and shaking off any excess. Heat the oil over moderately high heat for 1 minute. Add chicken and cook 3 minutes on each side; do not over cook. Transfer chicken to a heated platter. Add broth to pan, scraping any browned bits on the bottom. Stir in lemon juice and capers and heat through. Pour sauce over chicken.