Easy Chicken Picatta

Description

Makes me feel all warm inside :)

Details

Cooking Time:		25
Recipes Makes:		4
Calories:		438
Carbs:		10.2
Fat:		24.5
Protein:		40.5

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts cut lengthwise into 4 thinner pieces
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ cup flour for dredging
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot minced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• ½ cup dry white wine (optional)
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 lemon juiced
• ½ cup chicken stock or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoon brined capers, drained
• Chopped fresh Italian parsley (garnish)

Directions

1. Generously salt and pepper the chicken breasts. Add the flour to a shallow bowl. Dredge them through the flour. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and plate.
3. Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook for several minutes or until softened. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute while stirring continuously.
4. Add the wine and cook until almost entirely reduced. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, chicken stock, capers, and remaining butter simmering for 3-5 minutes. 
5. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and warm it by spooning the sauce over the chicken. Warm for several minutes. 

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