A lightened version of the classic Italian-American chicken piccata, featuring a flavorful lemony butter-caper sauce.

pounded to an even thickness
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Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add garlic, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lemon juice and capers to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the remaining butter and return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over it.

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