CHICKEN
SCALOPPINE
W/ LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
1
lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 T. all-purpose flour, divided
¼ t. ground black pepper
¼ t. chili powder
½ cup chicken broth
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. drained capers
Non-stick cooking spray
½ t. olive oil, divided
Place chicken
between 2 pieces of waxed paper; pound to ¼-inch thickness
using rolling pin or meat mallot. Combine 2 T. four, pepper and
chili powder in shallow plate. Dip chicken in flour to lightly coat.
Combine remaining
flour, chicken broth, lemon juice & capers in small bowl.
Spray large
skillet with cooking spray; head over medium-high heat until hot.
Place chicken in skillet in single layer; cook 1-1/2 minutes. Turn
over; cook 1 to 1-1/2 ,minutes or until chicken is no longer pink
in center. Repeat with remaining chicken (brush pan with oil each
time you add pieces to prevent sticking). If cooking more than 2
batches, reduce heat to medium to prevent chicken from burning.
Pour broth mixture
into skillet. Boil, uncovered, until thickened and reduced to about
¼ cup. Spoon sauce over chicken; serve immediately
Makes 4 servings |