Chicken Piccata

Name: Chicken Piccata
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken scaloppini (about 4 ounces each); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, divided; 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, zest reserved for optional garnish, about 2 tablespoons juice; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Baby arugula for garnish

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Ingredients

1 pound chicken scaloppini (about 4 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, divided
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, zest reserved for optional garnish, about 2 tablespoons juice
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Baby arugula for garnish

Directions

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