Elegant Lemon Herb Chicken Piccata with Capers

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup brined capers, rinsed
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. 01
   Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge them in the flour, shaking off any excess.
2. 02
   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. 03
   In the same skillet, add the lemon juice, chicken stock, and capers. Bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. 04
   Reduce the heat to low and return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.
5. 05
   Remove the chicken once more and add the butter to the skillet. Stir in the parsley and lemon zest, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
6. 06
   Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the lemon herb sauce and garnished with extra parsley if desired.