Lemon Caper Chicken

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 thinly-sliced thinly-sliced boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• salt and pepper
• 4 teaspoons whole wheat flour, divided
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons drained capers
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 warm oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. pat chicken breasts with paper towels to thoroughly dry. season chicken with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour, using about 1 tsp for each breast.
• 2 lay chicken in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, gently pressing down on breast to ensure equal browning. reduce heat to medium. turn breasts; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until golden brown and cooked through. remove breasts to a serving platter.
• 3 reduce heat to low; add shallots and capers to skillet. cook 30 seconds, stirring. add broth and juice, cook 1 minute, until incorporated and thickened, stirring. stir in parsley, pour sauce over chicken. serve immediately.