Healthy Chicken Piccata Lemon (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 small chicken breasts)
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup all-purpose flour, divided
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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¼ cup finely minced shallots (2-3 large shallots)
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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¼ cup dry white wine (optional)
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¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
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3 tablespoons capers, chopped if desired
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2 tablespoons lemon juice (1 large lemon)
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½ tablespoon lemon zest (1 large lemon)
→ For Serving
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Cooked orzo, angel hair pasta, or cauliflower rice
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Minced fresh parsley for garnish
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Lemon slices
# Steps to Follow:
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Trim chicken breast of excess fat. Slice the chicken breast in half horizontally to create two filets, or pound chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap until ¼ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
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Place all but 1 tablespoon of flour in a shallow dish or disposable plastic bag. Lightly dredge the chicken in the flour, tapping off excess. Discard leftover flour.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, add enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan, about 2 tablespoons. Working in batches, sauté the chicken on the first side until golden brown (about 3 minutes). Flip and sauté the other side for about 2 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
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Lower heat to medium. If the pan is dry, add another drizzle of oil, along with the shallots and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, until shallots are translucent. Add reserved 1 tablespoon flour and cook for about 2 minutes.
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Add the wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken broth, capers, lemon juice, and zest. Whisk vigorously and bring to a simmer.
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Add the chicken to the sauce, basting the filets with the sauce. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly (about 2 minutes). Add more broth if the sauce gets too thick. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
# Additional Notes:
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Avoid crowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
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Pound the chicken breasts to make them extra tender.