Quick Chicken Piccata

Description

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps

1. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper.
2. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. of thickness.
3. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess.
4. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
5. Brown chicken on both sides.
6. Add wine; bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink, 12-15 minutes.
8. Drizzle with lemon juice. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.