Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 1 pound), halved and pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • 5 teaspoons corn oil
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained

Method

  • Combine the flour, pepper, and paprika on a plate.
  • Press the chicken breast into the mixture, coating them evenly all over and shaking off any excess.
  • In a heavy 10-inch skillet, heat the corn oil over moderately high heat for 1 minute.
  • Add the breasts and cook about 3 minutes on each side; do not overcook.
  • Transfer the breasts to a heated platter.
  • Add the chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and capers and heat through.
  • Pour the sauce over the breasts.