Creating Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce is a straightforward process that yields delicious results. Follow these step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

1. Pound the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
2. Season and Dredge: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in flour, shaking off the excess.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

3. Heat the Pan: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

5. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
6. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7. Add Lemon and Capers: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
8. Finish the Sauce: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the sauce, stirring until melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.

Step 4: Combine and Serve

9. Return the Chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
10. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.