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Italian Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 5 · medium

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Italian Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce

A classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a bright and tangy lemon caper sauce, served over a bed of fluffy orzo.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour, shaking off any excess.

  2. 2

    2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

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