Lemon-Caper Chicken

  • I got this recipe in the SBD newsletter. It didn't state which phase it was, but I'm assuming its P2 because of the flour.
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    Feel free to double the recipe for a crowd (but use two skillets), or halve the recipe for an intimate dinner. Make sure to buy thinly sliced breasts — they are usually sold four to a package.

    If you can't find them, slice a medium-sized breast crosswise, resulting in a 1/2- inch thick piece, about 4 oz in weight. Place each piece between two sheets of plastic wrap and lightly pound to flatten to an even thickness.
    LEMON-CAPER CHICKEN

    Serves 4

    Ingredients

    1 Tbsp olive oil
    4 thinly-sliced boneless, skinless
    chicken breast halves (about 4oz each)
    Salt and pepper
    4 tsp whole-wheat flour, divided
    1 medium shallot, minced
    2 Tbsp drained capers
    1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    1-2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
    Instructions

    Warm oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken breasts with paper towels to thoroughly dry. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour, using about 1 tsp for each breast.

    Lay chicken in skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown, gently pressing down on breast to ensure equal browning. Reduce heat to medium. Turn breasts; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove breasts to a serving platter.

    Reduce heat to low; add shallots and capers to skillet. Cook 30 seconds, stirring. Add broth and juice, cook 1 minute, until incorporated and thickened, stirring. Stir in parsley; pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately.
    Nutritional Information:
    258 calories
    17 total fat (5 g sat)
    72 mg cholesterol
    5 g carbohydrate
    21 g protein
    1 g fiber
    142 mg sodium