Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

4 skinned and boned chicken breasts		2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt		1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper		1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup all-purpose flour		8 lemon slices
4 tablespoons butter, divided		1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Prep: 30 min Total:

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1
Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1⁄4-inch thickness, using a rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and lightly dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
2
Melt 1 Tbsp. butter with 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of chicken in skillet 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and done. Transfer chicken to a serving platter, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with 1 Tbsp. butter and remaining olive oil and chicken.
3
Add broth and lemon juice to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Add 8 lemon slices.
4
Remove skillet from heat. Add parsley and remaining 2 Tbsp. butter; stir until butter melts. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve immediately. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

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