CLASSIC LEMONY CHICKEN PICCATA

Ingredients

• 2 chicken boneless and skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 inch thick
• ​about 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• ​salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons dried crushed oregano
• ​pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed
• 5-6 Kalamata olives, sliced and pitted
• 1 Roma tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness...: Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness with a mallet.

2. 2

   Season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper,...: Season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper, pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, cumin powder, and oregano. Dredge both sides with flour.

3. 3

   ​Heat a pan over high heat and add...: ​Heat a pan over high heat and add oil.

4. 4

   Cook the chicken 2-3 minutes on each side...: Cook the chicken 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked through.

5. 5

   ​Remove from pan and set aside in a...: ​Remove from pan and set aside in a plate until sauce is ready.

6. 6

   Turn the heat off under the pan and...: Turn the heat off under the pan and grate 2 garlic cloves into it and add the butter.

7. 7

   ​Turn the heat on medium and heat through...: ​Turn the heat on medium and heat through carefully as to not burn the garlic. Heat through just until the butter melts.

8. 8

   ​Add the chicken stock and bring to a...: ​Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Boil for 2-3 minutes on high heat so that the stock reduces a bit.

9. 9

   Add lemon juice, capers and olives.

10. 10

    Taste the sauce and season with some salt...: Taste the sauce and season with some salt if needed.

11. 11

    ​Pour this sauce over the chicken or add...: ​Pour this sauce over the chicken or add the chicken to the pan.

12. 12

    ​Garnish with chopped parsley and tomatoes.

13. 13

    ​Serve this dish with pasta, homemade bread, roasted...: ​Serve this dish with pasta, homemade bread, roasted potatoes, or your favorite salad.

14. 14

    ​Enjoy!