Ingredients

  • Chicken Cutlets:
  • 4 chicken breast cutlets
  • salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 table spoons olive oil
  • Lemon Caper Sauce:
  • 1 Shallot (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup juice from 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Method

  • 1)Add salt, pepper, and flour to both sides of cutlets and shake gently to remove excess flour.
  • 2)Heat butter and oil in skillet (medium-high heat) until melted.
  • 3)Lay cutlets in skillet until browned on each side (4 mins per side).
  • 4)Transfer chicken to 200 degree preheated oven while making the sauce.
  • 5)Over medium heat (and without discarding fat), add shallot and saute until softened (1 min).
  • 6)Increase heat to high, add stock and scrape skillet to loosen browned bits.
  • 7)Add lemon juice and capers and boil until liquid reduces to about 1/3 cup.
  • 8)Add any accumulated juices from the chicken and take off heat.
  • 9)Swirl in the butter until it melts and thickens the sauce.
  • 10)Spoon sauce over cutlets and serve immediately.