Lemon Chicken Piccata

By Nanatimesthree

Ingredients

• 2 large boneless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise to yield four filets
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 4 tbls butter
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 3 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp capers, drained
• salt and pepper

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

In a wide, shallow bowl stir together flour, salt, pepper, ad garlic powder.

Step 2

Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, flipping to coat all sides. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Reduce. Once melted, place chicken in the pan and cook - without disturbing - for 3-5 minutes Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until chicken is golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.

Step 4

Add garlic to the pan and stir for 30 seconds til fragrant. Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream.

Step 5

Simmer for about 3-5 minutes. Stir in capers and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken to pan, spoon lemon caper cream sauce over the chicken, garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.