Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata with Herbed Farro

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
• 1 cup farro, dry
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add farro, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and stir in fresh herbs and lemon zest.

2. 2

   2. Meanwhile, pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.