Lemon Chicken Piccata

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Deliver restaurant-quality food in 30 minutes with this Lemon Chicken Piccata recipe. It's a classic Italian dish that has proved a favorite year after year.

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Serve with your choice of pasta, zucchini noodles, rice, or crusty bread for a simple yet elegant meal that works just as well for busy weeknights as it does for entertaining.

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To make, slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise (cut completely all the way, not butterflied).

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Place on a piece of plastic wrap, then lay another piece of plastic wrap on top of the chicken, and pound to about 1/4-inch thickness.

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Mix seasonings together in a bowl and season both sides with seasonings, then lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.

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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

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Reduce the heat to medium. Deglaze pan with a small splash of wine. Add garlic and sauté for ~30 seconds.

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Pour in wine and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Reduce for 3 minutes and allow the garlic to cook into the wine.

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Then add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes.

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Lower the heat and stir in cold butter until melted and the sauce is glossy.

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Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over top. Be sure to simmer for 1-2 minutes until warmed through so the sauce has time to thicken slightly.

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Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest if using, and serve immediately with pasta of choice, mashed potatoes, orzo, or crusty fresh bread.

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