Chicken Piccata
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Serves 4

Thin chicken cutlets cook quickly and evenly, making this recipe a fast weeknight option. A pan sauce of lemon juice, white wine, capers and parsley adds vibrant flavor. Serve with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 4 skinless, boneless chicken cutlets (about 1 1/4 pounds)
    • 1 lemon
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1/3 cup capers
    • 1/2 cup pinot grigio or other dry white wine
    • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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    Method: 

    Place chicken cutlets between 2 sheets of parchment, waxed paper or plastic wrap. With a mallet or rolling pin, gently pound cutlets to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Zest and juice the lemon.

    In a shallow bowl or pie plate, combine flour, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Dip chicken in flour, coat all sides and shake off excess. Preheat a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add olive oil and tilt pan until a thin layer covers the bottom. Place chicken in hot oil and cook 3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove pan from heat. Transfer chicken to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.

    Return pan to medium high heat, add capers and cook for 1 minute until brown on edges and slightly plumped. Add wine and chicken broth and bring to a brisk simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until volume is reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in parsley and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Divide chicken among plates. Top with capers and drizzle with sauce.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:300 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 31g protein
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