This luscious, lemony sauce is an all-around winner in our book.

Bonus: It’s lower in calories than a lot of other pan sauces.

Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Lemon Chicken Piccata

Photo: Eva Kolenko

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Transfer to a clean cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.

Reduce heat to medium and add shallot to the pan.

Cook, stirring often, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Stir in broth and wine, scraping up any browned bits.

Simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, butter, capers and parsley.

Serve the chicken with the sauce.

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