Chicken Piccata

serves 4-5

2-3  boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin

salt and  pepper

about 1/2 cup flour

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup chicken stock

1/4 cup capers, rinsed

splash of white wine (optional)

1 tablespoon butter

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.

In a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and transfer to plate.

Into the same skillet, add the lemon juice, stock, capers, and wine.  Return to stove and bring to boil. Add an additional tablespoon of butter, lower the heat to medium, and return the chicken to the pan to simmer for 5 minutes.  Garnish with parsley and lemon slices (optional).