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Chicken is always a safe pick for a company dinner. The Lemon adds a wonderful complement to the chicken and is easy to make in a hurry for surprise company., Ingredients:
6 to 8 chicken breast halves, boneless, no skin |
1/2 cup flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
1/2 teaspoon paprika, or to taste |
3 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup chicken broth or water |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 tablespoon of sugar (optional) |
6 to 8 thin slices of lemon |
3 tablespoons capers (optional) |
Directions:
1. Put chicken breasts between 2 sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap; pound to flatten to about 1/4-inch.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika; dredge chicken breasts to coat well.
3. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté chicken breasts in batches, about 3 minutes on each side.
4. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of fat.
5. Stir in chicken broth, scraping to loosen browned bits.
6. Add lemon juice and sugar to dissolve sugar and heat through.
7. Return chicken to the skillet with the lemon slices; heat until sauce thickens.
8. Add capers, if using.
9. Serve with your favorite pasta and a green vegetable.
10. Chicken Piccata recipe serves 6 to 8.
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