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Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata

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

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Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata

Tender, juicy lemon-garlic chicken breasts with a bright, tangy piccata sauce, served over a bed of fluffy orzo. A family-friendly Mediterranean-inspired dinner that's easy enough for weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, plus zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge 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 and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

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