Chicken Piccata & Salad

 Chicken Piccata (The kid friendly version)

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 boneless skinless chicken breast

1 cup Italian breadcrumbs

2 cups vegetable broth

1 Tbsp chopped capers

1/2 fresh lemon juice (zest optional)

1/2 Tbsp minced garlic

Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Chicken Prep: Make sure chicken is thawed. Tenderize to 1/2 thickness. Salt and pepper both sides and dip into breadcrumbs. You can can follow a traditional egg and flour dip also, but I'm cutting those steps out. In a nonstick skillet coat the bottom of saucepan with cooking spray. Cook chicken thoroughly and set aside to rest. Chop capers and add to pan along with garlic. Add vegetable broth and let simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.  Add the squeezed lemon juice (and optional lemon zest). Dice chicken and add to sauce. Can be served alone or over rice or mashed potatoes with a side salad.