Chicken Breasts in Caper-Madiera Sauce

By CathyRice

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, skinned and boned
• 1/4 c flour
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t paprika
• 1/4 t pepper
• 3 T butter
• 1 T olive oil
• 2-4 T Madeira (can use other wines)
• 2-3 T fresh lemon juice
• 3 T capers, drained (optional)
• 3 T parsley, chopped
• 2 T lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

Cover breasts with wax paper and flatten with mallet until 1/4" thick.
Combine flour and spices in plastic bag, add breasts, one at a time and coat well. Shake off excess.

Heat butter and oil in frying pan until bubbling. Add chicken breasts and saute over medium-high heat, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove to heated platter.

Add wine to oil/butter and stir to loosen bits at bottom of pan. Add lemon juice and capers, heat through. Pour over chicken breasts, sprinkle with parsley, and lemon zest.

Serve immediately.