Lemon Chicken Piccata

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Lemon Chicken Piccata

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium shallot, minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

½ cup dry white wine

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon capers, rinsed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Remove tenders from chicken and reserve for another use. Place the chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet, rolling pin or small skillet to an even thickness of about ½ inch. Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, flipping once, until well browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Continue to cook, flipping often, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165°F, about 3 minutes more. Transfer to a clean cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.

Reduce heat to medium and add shallot to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in broth and wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, butter, capers and parsley. Serve the chicken with the sauce. How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us atdietaefectiva.net To more about our program CG.