4 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
8 lemon slices
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Capers
Garnish: lemon slices
Directions
Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using a rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
Melt 1 Tbsp. butter with 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of chicken in skillet 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and done. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Repeat procedure with 1 Tbsp. butter and remaining olive oil and chicken.
Add broth and lemon juice to skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Add 8 lemon slices and capers.
Remove skillet from heat; add parsley and remaining 2 Tbsp. butter and stir until butter melts. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.
For the Risotto
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup orzo pasta
1 1⁄4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1⁄4 cups water
1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, fresh is better
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
Directions
Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orzo and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed, and orzo is done, about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve immediately.
