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Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Orzo

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

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Zesty Lemon Chicken Piccata with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Orzo

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

    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

    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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