- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- Place chicken between two pieces of wax paper. Pound lightly with a meat tenderizer until the chicken is an even thickness.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture and place in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Add garlic to skillet and cook for 1 minute. Pour in wine and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
- Stir in capers; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly.
- Return chicken to skillet; spoon sauce over chicken breasts. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve with your favorite side dish.
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