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Zesty Chicken Picatta with Lemon Herb Orzo

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Chicken Picatta with Lemon Herb Orzo

Tender chicken breasts in a bright, tangy picatta sauce served over a bed of lemony herb orzo. A light and fresh family-friendly Mediterranean meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, about 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess.

  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. Transfer to a plate.

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