How to make Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more affordable and juicier.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be cheaper in bulk.

Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.

Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.

Season with salt and pepper.

In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.

Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Remove chicken and set aside; add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet.

Simmer for a few minutes, scraping up browned bits.

Stir in heavy whipping cream and return chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce.

Serve over hot cooked pasta or mashed potatoes.

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