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Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Piccata

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Piccata

Tender chicken breasts in a bright, tangy piccata sauce with capers and lemon. Served over a bed of buttery garlic pasta, this family-friendly Italian dinner is full of vibrant flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained
  • 8 oz linguine
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.

  2. 2

    2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate.

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