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13) Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb angel hair pasta
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup capers drained
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon slices for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook angel hair according to package; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, shake off excess.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high; cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium; add butter, broth, lemon juice, and capers to skillet. Scrape browned bits and simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer 1 minute to meld flavors.
  6. Toss pasta with sauce and reserved pasta water as needed; plate pasta and top with chicken. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.