Chicken Piccata

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INGREDIENTS:

4 (6 oz)            Chicken Breasts, skinless, boneless halves

1/2 cup             All-Purpose Flour, divided

1/2 tsp               Kosher Salt

1/4 tsp               Black Pepper, freshly ground

2 1/2 Tbs           Butter, divided

2 Tbs                  Olive Oil, divided

1/4 cup               Shallots, finely chopped

4 medium          Garlic Cloves, thinly sliced

1/2 cup                White Wine, dry

3/4 cup                Chicken Broth, fat-free, lower-sodium, divided

2 Tbs                    Lemon Juice, fresh

1 1/2 Tbs             Capers, drained

3 Tbs                   Flat-leaf Parsley, fresh and coarsely chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Place 1 teaspoon flour in a small bowl, and place remaining flour in a shallow dish. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour in shallow dish; shake off excess.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; sauté 4 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken fro pan; keep warm.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots to pan; sauté 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browed bits. Cook until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 cup broth to reserved 1 teaspoon flour; stir until smooth. Add remaining 1/2 cup broth to pan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half (about 5 minutes). Stir in flour mixture; cook 1 minute or until slightly tick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, juice and capers. Place 1 chicken breast half on each of 4 plates; top each serving with about 2 tablespoons sauce. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 teaspoons parsley.

 

 

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