Easy Chicken Piccata (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 2 large chicken breasts
02 - Salt & pepper to taste
03 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - Flour for dredging

→ Sauce

05 - 4 tablespoons butter, divided
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus zest
09 - 1 tablespoon capers
10 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Optional Garnish

11 - Chopped parsley
12 - Grated parmesan cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Butterfly and slice chicken into 4 cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
02 - Brown chicken in butter and oil, 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove to plate.
03 - Add broth, lemon, butter, and capers. Scrape up browned bits, add cream.
04 - Return chicken to pan, cook 5 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is done.

# Notes:

01 - Can omit cream
02 - Use low-sodium broth if needed
03 - Sauce can be adjusted

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