Italian Chicken Piccata with Lemon and Capers

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
•  Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
•  Extra lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and dredge them in the flour, shaking off excess flour.
3. 3 Cook the chicken breasts in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
4. 4 Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a boil and let it simmer for a few minutes.
5. 5 Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for a few more minutes.
6. 6 Serve the chicken with extra sauce on top and garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley. Buon appetito!