Lemon Caper Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    4 thinly-sliced thinly-sliced boneless skinless chicken breast halves
    salt and pepper
    4 teaspoons whole wheat flour, divided
    1 medium shallot, minced
    2 tablespoons drained capers
    1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Preparation
    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.

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