Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce

This dish is pretty much Chicken Piccata, although I think it is probably easier than the real thing. It's a great meal during the week because it is quick, easy, and healthy (except for the butter, but hey, everything in moderation, right?) It uses ingredients that are readily available and easy to keep handy.

You will need-

Chicken breasts (i use two, one each for Ron and I)

salt and pepper

3 tablespoons flour

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups of chicken broth

fresh lemon juice

capers

a big handful of fresh parsley chopped

Put some water on to boil for pasta, i used angel hair because it only takes 4 minutes to cook. You only need about  a third of a one pound box for two people.

Put chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to even thickness with a meat mallet or with the back of a small heavy skillet. This is loud, but a lot of fun at the end of a long work day!
Halve the chicken breasts to make four pieces.

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Put the flour in a shallow dish and dredge the chicken in it.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes or so. Turn the chicken over and add the broth, lemon juice, and capers.

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. While it is simmering, baste the chicken with the sauce.


Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate and keep warm. Bring the sauce in the pan to a low boil until it thickens up a bit more.
When your pasta is done, drain it and add it to the sauce. It will soak up some of the delicious sauce.

Remove pan from the heat and add in the parsley. Stir to combine. Put some pasta and sauce mixture on a plate and top with the chicken. If you want, you could top with more fresh parsley and spoon more sauce over the chicken.

Enjoy!!!!