Quick Chicken Piccata with Oven Roasted Vegetables & Asparagus

A plate of golden-brown chicken breasts topped with lemon caper sauce, accompanied by colorful roasted vegetables

Quick Chicken Piccata with Oven Roasted Vegetables & Asparagus

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CourseDinner, Lunch

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Notes

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