Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Orzo
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

Juicy lemon-garlic chicken with a bright, buttery piccata sauce served over a bed of creamy, flavor-packed orzo. An easy, family-friendly Mediterranean-inspired dinner that's sure to please!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
1. Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
- 2
2. In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
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