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5) Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/4" thickness (about 2 large)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 1 large lemon
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Season and dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high; cook chicken 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
  3. Add butter, broth, lemon juice, and capers to skillet; simmer 2–3 minutes, scraping browned bits.
  4. Return chicken to pan to warm and coat in sauce for 1 minute.
  5. Meanwhile, cook angel hair according to package, drain, toss with a little butter or sauce.
  6. Serve chicken over angel hair, sprinkle parsley.