Chicken Piccata

This is a very quick and easy recipe to make.  Very delicious and impressive to serve guests.

• 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tbsp. butter and 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Place each piece of chicken between plastic wrap;  flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.  Combine flour, salt, and pepper;  dredge chicken in flour mixture.

Cook in batches with 1 tbsp. butter and 1 tbsp. olive oil for each batch in large skillet over medium heat.  Add chicken, and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.  Remove chicken and keep warm in a 200 degree oven until they are all cooked.

Add lemon juice to pan drippings in skillet;  cook until thoroughly heated and reduced a little.  Pour lemon mixture over chicken and serve.

6 servings

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