Lemon Garlic Chicken Piccata

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds Diemand Farm boneless chicken breasts, skin removed sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup milk, I used 2%
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil
  • additional grated parmesan and capers to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut each breast in half lengthwise into cutlets. Measure the flour, salt and pepper into a plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts and shake until completely coated with the flour.
  2. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, then add the chicken breasts. Fry the breasts on each side about 4 minutes, until golden brown and no longer pink inside. Remove from the pan onto a plate.
  3. Over medium heat, add the garlic to the remaining olive oil in the skillet and cook about 1 minute until the garlic is just starting to turn golden. Add the milk, cream and parmesan cheese to the skillet and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer the cream mixture for about 5 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  4. Add the capers and lemon juice to the skillet. Start with 2 TBSP of lemon juice and add additional tablespoons one at a time if you like the sauce more tart. Stir to combine. Continue to simmer until the desired thickness, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken back to the skillet to warm thru. Sprinkle the basil over the top and serve.